Kiwibot vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of Kiwibot (Kiwibot) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KiwibotUnited States
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- Kiwibot2017
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- Kiwibot0 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- KiwibotACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Kiwibot20.5 kg
- Relay—
Payload
- Kiwibot4 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- Kiwibot432x559x559
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- Kiwibotenclosed locked
- Relayhybrid
IP Rating
- KiwibotIP65
- Relay—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Kiwibotgps,vision
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- Kiwibot0.7 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Kiwibot10 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Auto Docking
- KiwibotYes
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- Kiwibot—
- RelayYes
PMS / POS Integration
- KiwibotYes
- Relay—
Fleet Management
- Kiwibotcentralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- Kiwibothard floor
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Kiwibot$190 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
RaaS / Month
- Kiwibot$2,200
- Relay—
Warranty
- Kiwibot1 yrs
- Relay—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $190 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20.5 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 4 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 432x559x559 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | hybrid |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | gps,vision | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.7 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $190 USD | $26,000 USD |
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $2,200 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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
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 | Kiwibot | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $190 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $249,810 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +131486% | +862% |
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 Kiwibot and Relay?
Kiwibot is made by Kiwibot, based in US. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were Kiwibot and Relay launched?
Kiwibot launched in 2017. Relay launched in 2014.
How much does Kiwibot cost compared to Relay?
Kiwibot is listed at $190. Relay is listed at $26,000.
How do Kiwibot and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
Kiwibot grades A 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 Kiwibot 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 Kiwibot 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.
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About this comparison
Kiwibot 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.