KeenBot T8 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of KeenBot T8 (アイリスロボティクス) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KeenBot T8Japan
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- KeenBot T8—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- KeenBot T80 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KeenBot T8Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- KeenBot T813 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- KeenBot T8ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- KeenBot T815 kg
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- KeenBot T834.5 kg
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- KeenBot T8384x462x1116
- Starship569x678x554
Tray Count
- KeenBot T83
- Starship—
Tray Capacity
- KeenBot T85 kg
- Starship—
Compartment Type
- KeenBot T8open trays
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- KeenBot T8slam
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- KeenBot T80.8 m/s
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- KeenBot T855 cm
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- KeenBot T8—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- KeenBot T813 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- KeenBot T85 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- KeenBot T8Yes
- StarshipYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- KeenBot T8No
- Starship—
Integration
Elevator API
- KeenBot T8Yes
- Starship—
PMS / POS Integration
- KeenBot T8No
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- KeenBot T8none
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- KeenBot T8—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KeenBot T8Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 13 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 15 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 34.5 kg | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 384x462x1116 | 569x678x554 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | open trays | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 55 cm | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (values differ) | 13 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | No | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | No | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | none | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, 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 | KeenBot T8 | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
KeenBot T8 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 KeenBot T8 and Starship?
KeenBot T8 is made by アイリスロボティクス, based in JP. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How do KeenBot T8 and Starship compare on the Robo Index?
KeenBot T8 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.
What is the payload difference between KeenBot T8 and Starship?
KeenBot T8 carries up to 15 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are KeenBot T8 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 KeenBot T8 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
KeenBot T8 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.