QB vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of QB (Anybots) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- QBUnited States
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- QB2010
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- QB0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- QB$9,700
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- QB8 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- QBACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2010 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $9,700 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes QB and Starship?
QB is made by Anybots, based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were QB and Starship launched?
QB launched in 2010. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does QB cost compared to Starship?
QB is listed at $9,700. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do QB and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
QB scores 39/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are QB and Starship comparable?
QB 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 QB 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
QB 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.