Relay vs Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3
Side-by-side comparison of Relay (Relay Robotics) and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RelayUnited States
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3United States
Year First Available
- Relay2014
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 32014
Verified Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Relay$26,000 USD
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Availability Status
- RelayACTIVE
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Relay—
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 310 kg
Compartment Type
- Relayhybrid
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Relaylidar slam,vision
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Auto Docking
- RelayYes
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Integration
Elevator API
- RelayYes
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Floor Compatibility
- Relayhard floor,carpet
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Relay$26,000 USD
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3Research platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available | 2014 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,carpet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Relay | Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +862% | — |
Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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 Relay and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3?
Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Relay and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched?
Relay launched in 2014. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched in 2014.
How do Relay and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Relay grades AA on the Robo Index. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 grades BB. 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 Relay and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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 Relay and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3?
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
Relay vs Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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.