The Relay is a Delivery robot developed by Relay Robotics (United States), launched 2014, priced at $26,000 USD. Key specifications: compartment hybrid, elevator capable Yes, auto-dock Yes, navigation lidar_slam, vision.
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Overview
Relay is an autonomous delivery robot that works in hotels, hospitals, and other public spaces. It can navigate crowds and operate elevators to bring room service or forgotten items. The robot is fully autonomous and packed with navigation sensors, designed to navigate through lobbies, up elevators, down hallways, and around obstacles to deliver small items.
Flagship features
- Robot platform originally developed by Savioke (founded 2013); first commercial deployment at Aloft Cupertino in August 2014. Company renamed to Relay Robotics in 2022
Buyer decision signals
Deployments
IU Health, Dignity Health, HCA
Viability
RelayRx hospital delivery robot introduced
Price
Specifications
Category: Delivery- Compartment
- hybrid
- Elevator capable
- Yes
- Auto-dock
- Yes
- Navigation
- lidar_slam, vision
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $10.0M
- Founded
- 2013
Detailed specifications
Other5
- Use Cases
- hospitals,hotels
- Sub Category
- indoor_courier
- Company Country
- US
- Company Predecessor
- Savioke
- Additional Information
- Robot platform originally developed by Savioke (founded 2013); first commercial deployment at Aloft Cupertino in August 2014. Company renamed to Relay Robotics in 2022.
Who runs it· deployment evidence
5 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.
- a hotel in Cupertino· United Statessource ↗
- Dignity Health· United Statessource ↗
- HCA· United Statessource ↗
- IU Health· United Statessource ↗
- The Westin Buffalo· United Statessource ↗
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Company milestones
- Jun 2023LaunchRelayRx hospital delivery robot introduced
- Sep 2022DeploymentWestin Buffalo room-service deployment
- May 2022FundingSeries A financing and company launch
- May 2022AcquisitionAcquired Savioke assets
- 2014DeploymentPilot trial at a Cupertino hotel
- 2014LaunchRelay robot pilot deployment
- —LaunchNext-generation hospital delivery robots announced
- —MilestoneMore than 1.5 million deliveries reported
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Relay?
- The Relay is developed by Relay Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Relay?
- The Relay is a Delivery robot made by Relay Robotics.
- How much does the Relay cost?
- The Relay is priced $26,000 USD.
- When was the Relay launched?
- The Relay was launched in 2014.
- What are the key specifications of the Relay?
- Key specifications of the Relay: compartment hybrid, elevator capable Yes, auto-dock Yes, navigation lidar_slam, vision.
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