RakuRo vs Relay
Side-by-side comparison of RakuRo (ROBO-HI) and Relay (Relay Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RakuRoJapan
- RelayUnited States
Year First Available
- RakuRo2020
- Relay2014
Verified Deployments
- RakuRo0 Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RakuRo4 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Availability Status
- RakuRoACTIVE
- RelayACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- RakuRo110 kg
- Relay—
Payload
- RakuRo100 kg
- Relay—
Dimensions
- RakuRoW664*L1188*H1090mm
- Relay—
Compartment Type
- RakuRo—
- Relayhybrid
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- RakuRoautonomous driving
- Relaylidar slam,vision
Max Speed
- RakuRo1.7 m/s
- Relay—
Power
Battery Runtime
- RakuRo4 hrs
- Relay16 hrs
Charge Time
- RakuRo1 hrs
- Relay—
Auto Docking
- RakuRo—
- RelayYes
Integration
Elevator API
- RakuRo—
- RelayYes
Floor Compatibility
- RakuRo—
- Relayhard floor,carpet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
- Relay$26,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $8,000,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 100 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | W664*L1188*H1090mm | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | hybrid |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | autonomous driving | lidar slam,vision |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 16 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor,carpet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $8,000,000 USD | $26,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, 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 | RakuRo | Relay |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $8,000,000 | $26,000 |
| Payback period | 1920.0 mo | 6.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$7,750,000 | $224,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -97% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes RakuRo and Relay?
RakuRo is made by ROBO-HI, based in JP. Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US.
When were RakuRo and Relay launched?
RakuRo launched in 2020. Relay launched in 2014.
How much does RakuRo cost compared to Relay?
RakuRo is listed at $8,000,000. Relay is listed at $26,000.
How do RakuRo and Relay compare on the Robo Index?
RakuRo 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 RakuRo 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 RakuRo 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
RakuRo 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.