Keenon XMAN‑R1 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Keenon XMAN‑R1 (Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Keenon XMAN‑R1China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Keenon XMAN‑R1—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Keenon XMAN‑R10 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Keenon XMAN‑R1$100,000
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Keenon XMAN‑R13 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- Keenon XMAN‑R1ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $100,000 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Keenon XMAN‑R1 and Starship?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 is made by Shanghai Keenon Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How much does Keenon XMAN‑R1 cost compared to Starship?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 is listed at $100,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do Keenon XMAN‑R1 and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 scores 57/100. 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 Keenon XMAN‑R1 and Starship?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 carries up to 3 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Keenon XMAN‑R1 and Starship comparable?
Keenon XMAN‑R1 is categorized as Hospitality Service; Starship as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Hospitality Service And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Hospitality Service And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Service Robot TCO Across Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, and Senior Care.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Keenon XMAN‑R1 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: Service Robot SLAs and Contract Red Flags.
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About this comparison
Keenon XMAN‑R1 vs Starship compares two robots in the hospitality-service and delivery categories. 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.