Starship vs UP-Bot
Side-by-side comparison of Starship (Starship Technologies) and UP-Bot (UrBot Inc) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- StarshipUnited States
- UP-BotUnited States
Year First Available
- Starship2015
- UP-Bot2023
Verified Deployments
- Starship0 Deployments
- UP-Bot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Starship$5,500 USD
- UP-BotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Availability Status
- StarshipACTIVE
- UP-BotACTIVE
Physical
Robot Weight
- Starship23 kg
- UP-Bot—
Payload
- Starship10 kg
- UP-Bot—
Dimensions
- Starship569x678x554
- UP-Bot—
Compartment Type
- Starshipenclosed locked
- UP-Bot—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Starshiplidar slam,vision,hybrid
- UP-Botlidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid
Max Speed
- Starship1.7 m/s
- UP-Bot—
Min Passable Width
- Starship56.9 cm
- UP-Bot55 cm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Starship61 m
- UP-Bot—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Starship18 hrs
- UP-Bot—
Auto Docking
- StarshipYes
- UP-Bot—
Integration
Fleet Management
- Starshipcentralized cloud
- UP-Bot—
Floor Compatibility
- Starshiphard floor
- UP-Bothard floor
UX
Noise Level
- Starship—
- UP-Bot75 dB
Display Size
- Starship—
- UP-Bot10.1 "
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Starship$5,500 USD
- UP-BotContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $5,500 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 23 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 569x678x554 | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | enclosed locked | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision,hybrid | lidar slam,vision,qr code,natural landmark,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.7 m/s | — |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 56.9 cm | 55 cm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | 61 m | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 18 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Integration | ||
| Fleet Management (values differ) | centralized cloud | — |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor | hard floor |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | — | 75 dB |
| Display Size (values differ) | — | 10.1 " |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 USD | 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, 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 | UP-Bot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $5,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.3 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $244,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +4445% | — |
UP-Bot 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Starship and UP-Bot?
Starship is made by Starship Technologies, based in US. UP-Bot is made by UrBot Inc, based in US.
When were Starship and UP-Bot launched?
Starship launched in 2015. UP-Bot launched in 2023.
How do Starship and UP-Bot compare on the Robo Index?
Starship grades AA on the Robo Index. UP-Bot grades B. 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 UP-Bot?
Starship carries up to 10 kg. UP-Bot carries up to 30 kg.
Are Starship and UP-Bot 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 UP-Bot?
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 UP-Bot 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.