HRP-4C vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of HRP-4C (AIST) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HRP-4CJapan
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- HRP-4C2009
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- HRP-4C0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HRP-4C$200,000–$325,000
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HRP-4C—
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- HRP-4CACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $200,000–$325,000 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes HRP-4C and Starship?
HRP-4C is made by AIST, based in JP. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were HRP-4C and Starship launched?
HRP-4C launched in 2009. Starship launched in 2015.
How do HRP-4C and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HRP-4C scores 28/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HRP-4C and Starship?
HRP-4C carries up to 0.5 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are HRP-4C and Starship comparable?
HRP-4C is categorized as Humanoid; Starship as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HRP-4C and Starship?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
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Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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About this comparison
HRP-4C vs Starship compares two robots in the humanoid and delivery categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.