Rosie vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of Rosie (Technical University Munich (TUM)) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Rosie—
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- Rosie2009
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- Rosie0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RosieContact for quote
- Starship$5,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Rosie3 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- RosieACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 3 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Rosie and Starship?
Rosie is made by Technical University Munich (TUM). Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Rosie and Starship launched?
Rosie launched in 2009. Starship launched in 2015.
How do Rosie and Starship compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Rosie scores 46/100. Starship scores 73/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Rosie and Starship?
Rosie carries up to 1 kg. Starship carries up to 10 kg.
Are Rosie and Starship comparable?
Rosie is categorized as Research; Starship as Delivery. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research And Delivery robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Research And Delivery TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Rosie 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: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Rosie vs Starship compares two robots in the research and delivery categories. 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.