PR1 vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PR1United States
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- PR12008
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- PR10 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PR1$50,000
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- PR12 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- PR1ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $50,000 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes PR1 and Starship?
PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were PR1 and Starship launched?
PR1 launched in 2008. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does PR1 cost compared to Starship?
PR1 is listed at $50,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do PR1 and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PR1 scores 68/100. 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 PR1 and Starship?
PR1 carries up to 25 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are PR1 and Starship comparable?
PR1 is categorized as Research; 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 Research And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between PR1 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: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
PR1 vs Starship compares two robots in the research 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.