Relay vs Wingcopter 198
Side-by-side comparison of Relay (Relay Robotics) and Wingcopter 198 (Wingcopter) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RelayUnited States
- Wingcopter 198Germany
Year First Available
- Relay2014
- Wingcopter 1982021
Verified Deployments
- Relay0 Deployments
- Wingcopter 1980 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Relay$26,000 USD
- Wingcopter 198Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Availability Status
- RelayACTIVE
- Wingcopter 198ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 1985 kg
Robot Weight
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 19820 kg
Dimensions
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 198650x1980x1520
Compartment Type
- Relayhybrid
- Wingcopter 198—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Relaylidar slam,vision
- Wingcopter 198hybrid
Max Speed
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 19841.7 m/s
Power
Battery Runtime
- Relay16 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Auto Docking
- RelayYes
- Wingcopter 198—
Hot-Swap Battery
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 198Yes
Integration
Elevator API
- RelayYes
- Wingcopter 198—
Fleet Management
- Relay—
- Wingcopter 198centralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Relayhard floor,carpet
- Wingcopter 198—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Relay$26,000 USD
- Wingcopter 198Contact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $26,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 650x1980x1520 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | hybrid | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 41.7 m/s |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 16 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,carpet | — |
| 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: Tray Count, Tray Capacity, IP Rating, Min Passable Width, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Charge Time, PMS / POS Integration, 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 | Wingcopter 198 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +862% | — |
Wingcopter 198 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 Wingcopter 198?
Relay is made by Relay Robotics, based in US. Wingcopter 198 is made by Wingcopter, based in DE.
When were Relay and Wingcopter 198 launched?
Relay launched in 2014. Wingcopter 198 launched in 2021.
How do Relay and Wingcopter 198 compare on the Robo Index?
Relay grades AA on the Robo Index. Wingcopter 198 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.
Are Relay and Wingcopter 198 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 Wingcopter 198?
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 Wingcopter 198 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.