Starship vs Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3
Side-by-side comparison of Starship (Starship Technologies) and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 (Starship Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarshipUnited States
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3United States
Year First Available
- Starship2015
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 32014
Verified Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Starship$5,500 USD
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3Research platform
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Availability Status
- StarshipACTIVE
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Starship10 kg
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 310 kg
Robot Weight
- Starship23 kg
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Dimensions
- Starship569x678x554
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Compartment Type
- Starshipenclosed locked
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Max Speed
- Starship1.7 m/s
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Min Passable Width
- Starship56.9 cm
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Starship61 m
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Auto Docking
- StarshipYes
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Starshipcentralized cloud
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Floor Compatibility
- Starshiphard floor
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Starship$5,500 USD
- Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3Research platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,500 USD | Research platform |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload | 10 kg | 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 | — |
| 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) | 18 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 USD | Research platform |
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 Delivery Robot Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4445% | — |
Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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 Starship and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3?
Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 is made by Starship Technologies, based in US.
When were Starship and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched?
Starship launched in 2015. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 launched in 2014.
How do Starship and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 compare on the Robo Index?
Starship grades AA on the Robo Index. Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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.
Are Starship and Starship Delivery Robot Gen 3 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 Delivery Robot Gen 3?
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 Delivery Robot Gen 3 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.