HOSPI vs Zip
Side-by-side comparison of HOSPI (Panasonic HOSPI) and Zip (Zipline) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HOSPIJapan
- ZipUnited States
Year First Available
- HOSPI2013
- Zip2023
Verified Deployments
- HOSPI0 Deployments
- Zip0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Zip—
Availability Status
- HOSPIACTIVE
- ZipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HOSPI60 kg
- Zip158.8 kg
Robot Weight
- HOSPI220 kg
- Zip—
Dimensions
- HOSPI630x705x1390
- Zip—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HOSPIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Zipgps,hybrid
Max Speed
- HOSPI1 m/s
- Zip26.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- HOSPI7 hrs
- Zip—
Charge Time
- HOSPI2.5 hrs
- Zip—
Auto Docking
- HOSPIYes
- ZipYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- HOSPINo
- Zip—
Integration
Fleet Management
- HOSPI—
- Zipcentralized cloud
Commercial
Warranty
- HOSPI1 yrs
- Zip10 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 158.8 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 220 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 630x705x1390 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | gps,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1 m/s | 26.8 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 7 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, Display Size, Price (USD), RaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | HOSPI | Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
HOSPI, Zip have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes HOSPI and Zip?
HOSPI is made by Panasonic HOSPI, based in JP. Zip is made by Zipline, based in US.
When were HOSPI and Zip launched?
HOSPI launched in 2013. Zip launched in 2023.
How do HOSPI and Zip compare on the Robo Index?
HOSPI grades AA on the Robo Index. Zip grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HOSPI and Zip?
HOSPI carries up to 60 kg. Zip carries up to 158.76 kg.
Are HOSPI and Zip in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HOSPI and Zip?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
HOSPI vs Zip compares two robots in the delivery category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.