HT-XCAD101 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of HT-XCAD101 (Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HT-XCAD101China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- HT-XCAD1010 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HT-XCAD101$6,200 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HT-XCAD1016 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- HT-XCAD101ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- HT-XCAD101551*484*1265
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- HT-XCAD101lidar slam,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- HT-XCAD1016 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- HT-XCAD1014 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- HT-XCAD101—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- HT-XCAD101—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HT-XCAD101$6,200 USD
- Starship$5,500 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $6,200 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 551*484*1265 | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $6,200 USD | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | HT-XCAD101 | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $6,200 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 1.5 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $243,800 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3932% | +4445% |
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 HT-XCAD101 and Starship?
HT-XCAD101 is made by Zhengzhou Hento Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does HT-XCAD101 cost compared to Starship?
HT-XCAD101 is listed at $6,200. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do HT-XCAD101 and Starship compare on the Robo Score?
HT-XCAD101 scores 44.7 on the Robo Score. Starship scores 66.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HT-XCAD101 and Starship?
HT-XCAD101 carries up to 40 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are HT-XCAD101 and Starship 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 HT-XCAD101 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: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
HT-XCAD101 vs Starship 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 Score is calculated.