Starship vs Starship Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Starship (Starship Technologies) and Starship Robot (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarshipUnited States
- Starship RobotUnited States
Year First Available
- Starship2015
- Starship Robot2015
Verified Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
- Starship Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Starship$5,500 USD
- Starship Robot$5,500 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- Starship Robot18 hrs
Availability Status
- StarshipACTIVE
- Starship RobotACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Starship10 kg
- Starship Robot—
Robot Weight
- Starship23 kg
- Starship Robot—
Dimensions
- Starship569x678x554
- Starship Robot559x559x686
Compartment Type
- Starshipenclosed locked
- Starship Robotenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starship Robot—
Max Speed
- Starship1.7 m/s
- Starship Robot—
Min Passable Width
- Starship56.9 cm
- Starship Robot—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Starship61 m
- Starship Robot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- Starship Robot18 hrs
Auto Docking
- StarshipYes
- Starship Robot—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Starshipcentralized cloud
- Starship Robot—
Floor Compatibility
- Starshiphard floor
- Starship Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Starship$5,500 USD
- Starship Robot$5,500 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price | $5,500 USD | $5,500 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 18 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 23 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 569x678x554 | 559x559x686 |
| Compartment Type | enclosed locked | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) | 18 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) | $5,500 USD | $5,500 USD |
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, Elevator API, 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 | Starship | Starship Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | 1.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,500 | $244,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4445% | +4445% |
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 Starship and Starship Robot?
Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US. Starship Robot is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Starship and Starship Robot launched?
Starship launched in 2015. Starship Robot launched in 2015.
How much does Starship cost compared to Starship Robot?
Starship is listed at $5,500. Starship Robot is listed at $5,500.
How do Starship and Starship Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Starship grades AA on the Robo Index. Starship Robot grades BB. 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.
What is the payload difference between Starship and Starship Robot?
Starship carries up to 10 kg. Starship Robot carries up to 20 kg.
Are Starship and Starship Robot 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 Starship and Starship Robot?
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
Starship vs Starship Robot 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.