k0 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of k0 (Robot.com) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- k0China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- k02026
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- k00 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- k0$4,999
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- k02 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- k0ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- k020 kg
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- k028 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- k0176×99×349
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- k0—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- k0vision,gps
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- k0—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- k0—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- k0—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- k02 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- k04 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- k0—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- k0—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- k0—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- k0$4,999
- Starship$5,500
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $4,999 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 28 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 176×99×349 | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision,gps | 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 (values differ) | 2 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) | $4,999 | $5,500 |
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
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Frequently asked
Who makes k0 and Starship?
k0 is made by Robot.com, based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were k0 and Starship launched?
k0 launched in 2026. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does k0 cost compared to Starship?
k0 is listed at $4,999. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do k0 and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
k0 scores 64/100. 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 k0 and Starship?
k0 carries up to 20 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are k0 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 k0 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
k0 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.