Ottobot vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of Ottobot (Ottonomy) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Ottobot—
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- Ottobot2022
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- Ottobot0 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- OttobotContact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ottobot—
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- OttobotACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Compartment Type
- Ottobotenclosed locked
- Relayhybrid
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Ottobotlidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Power
Battery Runtime
- Ottobot—
- Relay16 hrs
Auto Docking
- OttobotYes
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- OttobotYes
- RelayYes
PMS / POS Integration
- OttobotYes
- Relay—
Fleet Management
- Ottobotcentralized cloud
- Relay—
Floor Compatibility
- Ottobothard floor,low pile carpet
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OttobotContact for quote
- Relay$26,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 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 | ||
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | hybrid |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,gps,hybrid | lidar slam,vision |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 16 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | 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: Payload, Robot Weight, Dimensions, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Max Speed, 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 | Ottobot | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $26,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +862% |
Ottobot 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 Ottobot and Relay?
Ottobot is made by Ottonomy. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were Ottobot and Relay launched?
Ottobot launched in 2022. Relay launched in 2014.
How do Ottobot and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
Ottobot grades BBB 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 Ottobot 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 Ottobot 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
Ottobot 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.