Relay vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Relay (Relay Robotics) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RelayUnited States
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Relay2014
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Relay$26,000
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- RelayACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Relay—
- Starship23 kg
Payload
- Relay—
- Starship10 kg
Dimensions
- Relay—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- Relayhybrid
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Relaylidar slam,vision
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Relay—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Relay—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Relay—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Auto Docking
- RelayYes
- StarshipYes
Integration
Elevator API
- RelayYes
- Starship—
Fleet Management
- Relay—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Relayhard floor,carpet
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Relay$26,000
- Starship$5,500
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 56.9 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 61 m |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,carpet | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 | $5,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Relay and Starship?
Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Relay and Starship launched?
Relay launched in 2014. Starship launched in 2015.
How much does Relay cost compared to Starship?
Relay is listed at $26,000. Starship is listed at $5,500.
How do Relay and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Relay scores 56/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Relay and Starship 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?
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 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.