StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) vs Starship
Side-by-side comparison of StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) (Vford Technology (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd.) and Starship (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)China
- StarshipUnited States
Year First Available
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship2015
Verified Deployments
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)0 Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Availability Status
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)ACTIVE
- StarshipACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship10 kg
Robot Weight
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship23 kg
Dimensions
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship569x678x554
Compartment Type
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starshipenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)lidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship1.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship56.9 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starship61 m
Power
Battery Runtime
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
- Starship18 hrs
Charge Time
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)4 hrs
- Starship—
Auto Docking
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- StarshipYes
Integration
Fleet Management
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starshipcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)—
- Starshiphard floor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)Contact for quote
- Starship$5,500 USD
Warranty
- StarJourney DR Series (DR-2)1 yrs
- Starship—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 23 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | — | 569x678x554 |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | — | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | 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 (values differ) | 4 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | — | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | — | hard floor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month
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 | StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) | Starship |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $5,500 |
| Payback period | — | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +4445% |
StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) and Starship?
StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) is made by Vford Technology (Yangzhou) Co., Ltd., based in CN. Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
How do StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) and Starship compare on the Robo Score?
StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) scores 39.2 on the Robo Score. Starship scores 65.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) 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 StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) 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
StarJourney DR Series (DR-2) 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 Robo Score is calculated.