Relay vs UP-Bot
Side-by-side comparison of Relay (Relay Robotics) and UP-Bot (UrBot Inc) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RelayUnited States
- UP-BotUnited States
Year First Available
- Relay2014
- UP-Bot2023
Verified Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
- UP-Bot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Relay$26,000 USD
- UP-BotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Availability Status
- RelayACTIVE
- UP-BotACTIVE
Physical
Compartment Type
- Relayhybrid
- UP-Bot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Relaylidar slam,vision
- UP-Botlidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid
Min Passable Width
- Relay—
- UP-Bot55 cm
Power
Battery Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Auto Docking
- RelayYes
- UP-Bot—
Integration
Elevator API
- RelayYes
- UP-Bot—
Floor Compatibility
- Relayhard floor,carpet
- UP-Bothard floor
UX
Noise Level
- Relay—
- UP-Bot75 dB
Display Size
- Relay—
- UP-Bot10.1 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Relay$26,000 USD
- UP-BotContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | — | 55 cm |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,carpet | hard floor |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 75 dB |
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 10.1 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Payload, Robot Weight, Dimensions, Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Max Speed, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, PMS / POS Integration, Fleet Management, 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 | UP-Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +862% | — |
UP-Bot 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 UP-Bot?
Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US. UP-Bot is made by UrBot Inc, based in US.
When were Relay and UP-Bot launched?
Relay launched in 2014. UP-Bot launched in 2023.
How do Relay and UP-Bot compare on the Robo Index?
Relay grades AA on the Robo Index. UP-Bot grades B. 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 UP-Bot 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 UP-Bot?
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 UP-Bot 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.