Starship vs TorcDrive
Side-by-side comparison of Starship (Starship Technologies) and TorcDrive (Torc Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarshipUnited States
- TorcDrive—
Year First Available
- Starship2015
- TorcDrive—
Verified Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
- TorcDrive0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Starship$5,500
- TorcDriveContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- TorcDrive—
Availability Status
- StarshipACTIVE
- TorcDriveACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Starship10 kg
- TorcDrive—
Robot Weight
- Starship23 kg
- TorcDrive—
Dimensions
- Starship569x678x554
- TorcDrive—
Compartment Type
- Starshipenclosed locked
- TorcDrive—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
- TorcDrivelidar slam,vision,hybrid slam
Max Speed
- Starship1.7 m/s
- TorcDrive—
Min Passable Width
- Starship56.9 cm
- TorcDrive—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Starship61 m
- TorcDrive—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- TorcDrive—
Auto Docking
- StarshipYes
- TorcDrive—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Starshipcentralized cloud
- TorcDrive—
Floor Compatibility
- Starshiphard floor
- TorcDrivesmooth concrete,outdoor
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Starship$5,500
- TorcDriveContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (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 slam |
| 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 Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | smooth concrete,outdoor |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | 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 Object Detection Height, Charge Time, Hot-Swap Battery, Elevator API, PMS / POS Integration, Noise Level, Display Size, RaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes Starship and TorcDrive?
Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US. TorcDrive is made by Torc Robotics.
How do Starship and TorcDrive compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Starship scores 73/100. TorcDrive scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Starship and TorcDrive 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 TorcDrive?
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 TorcDrive 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.