RakuRo vs Zip
Side-by-side comparison of RakuRo (ROBO-HI) and Zip (Zipline) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RakuRoJapan
- ZipUnited States
Year First Available
- RakuRo2020
- Zip2023
Verified Deployments
- RakuRo0 Deployments
- Zip0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
- ZipContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RakuRo4 hrs
- Zip—
Availability Status
- RakuRoACTIVE
- ZipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- RakuRo100 kg
- Zip158.8 kg
Robot Weight
- RakuRo110 kg
- Zip—
Dimensions
- RakuRoW664*L1188*H1090mm
- Zip—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- RakuRoautonomous driving
- Zipgps,hybrid
Max Speed
- RakuRo1.7 m/s
- Zip26.8 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- RakuRo4 hrs
- Zip—
Charge Time
- RakuRo1 hrs
- Zip—
Auto Docking
- RakuRo—
- ZipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- RakuRo—
- Zipcentralized cloud
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RakuRo$8,000,000 USD
- ZipContact for quote
Warranty
- RakuRo—
- Zip10 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $8,000,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 158.8 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 110 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | W664*L1188*H1090mm | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | autonomous driving | gps,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | 26.8 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $8,000,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, Compartment Type, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Floor Compatibility, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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 | Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $8,000,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 1920.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$7,750,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | -97% | — |
Zip 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 RakuRo and Zip?
RakuRo is made by ROBO-HI, based in JP. Zip is made by Zipline, based in US.
When were RakuRo and Zip launched?
RakuRo launched in 2020. Zip launched in 2023.
How do RakuRo and Zip compare on the Robo Index?
RakuRo grades BBB on the Robo Index. Zip grades A. 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.
What is the payload difference between RakuRo and Zip?
RakuRo carries up to 100 kg. Zip carries up to 158.76 kg.
Are RakuRo and Zip 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 Zip?
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 Zip 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.