JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 (JD Logistics) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0China
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.02019
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.00 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0—
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0ACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0520 kg
- Relay—
Payload
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0100 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0945x2158x1755
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0enclosed locked
- Relayhybrid
IP Rating
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0IP67
- Relay—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0gps,hybrid
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.08.3 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0—
- Relay16 hrs
Auto Docking
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0—
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0Yes
- RelayYes
PMS / POS Integration
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0Yes
- Relay—
Fleet Management
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0centralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0hard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0Contact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 520 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 945x2158x1755 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | hybrid |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,hybrid | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 8.3 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 16 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $26,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, 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 | JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $26,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +862% |
JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 and Relay?
JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 is made by JD Logistics, based in CN. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 and Relay launched?
JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 launched in 2019. Relay launched in 2014.
How do JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 grades AA on the Robo Index. Relay grades AA. 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 JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 and Relay 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 JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 and Relay?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures
9 min readDelivery Robots
Last-Mile Delivery Pilots: 90 Days to a Decision
7 min readDelivery Robots
Indoor vs Outdoor Delivery: Why the Cost Gap Is Larger Than It Looks
7 min readDelivery Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
JD Autonomous Delivery Robot 4.0 vs Relay 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.