Indoor Delivery Robot vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Indoor Delivery Robot (JD Logistics) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Indoor Delivery RobotChina
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Indoor Delivery Robot2022
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Indoor Delivery Robot0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Indoor Delivery RobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- Indoor Delivery RobotACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Indoor Delivery Robotlidar slam,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Indoor Delivery RobotYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Indoor Delivery Robot—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Indoor Delivery RobotContact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 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 Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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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 | Indoor Delivery Robot | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
Indoor Delivery Robot has 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Indoor Delivery Robot and Starship?
Indoor Delivery Robot is made by JD Logistics, based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Indoor Delivery Robot and Starship launched?
Indoor Delivery Robot launched in 2022. Starship launched in 2015.
How do Indoor Delivery Robot and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
Indoor Delivery Robot grades BBB on the Robo Index. Starship 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.
Are Indoor Delivery Robot 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 Indoor Delivery Robot 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
Indoor Delivery Robot 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 Index is calculated.