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Starship Technologies

Starship S3

[DEL]· 2024
81.0

ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS

Performance22%
Reliability20%
Ease of Use15%
Intelligence15%
Vendor Reliability10%
Value9%
Ecosystem7%
Safety5%
Design4%

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10kg payload

What problem does this solve?

Last-mile delivery operations.

Who is this for?

Operations teams evaluating automation — contact the manufacturer for deployment consultation and pricing.

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BEST FOR

Last-mile delivery operations

AVOID IF

Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist

PAYBACK

TBD

COMPLEXITY

TBD

Starship S3 is the third-gen autonomous delivery bot. Carries groceries and food orders on sidewalks. Operates in 25+ cities with millions of deliveries completed.

The Starship S3 earns a RoboScore of 81/100, a strong result that positions it as worth serious consideration in delivery and last-mile logistics. Starship Technologies has built a highly capable system for teams focused on range and payload capacity. It offers a 10kg payload capacity. Pricing is available on request from Starship Technologies directly. Local regulations on autonomous delivery vary significantly by jurisdiction.

Teams in delivery and last-mile logistics looking for a highly capable solution. The Starship S3 is designed for organizations where range and payload capacity matters most.

Buyers who need transparent pricing upfront to build ROI models. Without published pricing, budget planning requires direct engagement with Starship Technologies, which may slow evaluation timelines.

Performance
8025%
Reliability
8320%
Ease of Use
9215%
Intelligence
7815%
Value
8510%
Ecosystem
758%
Safety
885%
Design
722%

Physical

Weight Kg25Requires two people or a cart

Performance

Payload Kg10Medium-duty industrial taskshandles heavy parts and pallets for most operations

Intelligence

NavigationGPS + 12 cameras + ultrasonic

Other

Range Km6
Speed Kph6
Battery Hours12
Cargo Volume L20
Deliveries Completed6000000

The Real Cost of Ownership

Purchase price is only 40-60% of the true cost. Here's the full picture.

Purchase Costs

MSRP

CURRENT

RFQ

Operating Costs (Annual)

MAINTENANCE LOW

MAINTENANCE HIGH

2
$25/hr
1
$50,000

Monthly savings

$8,333

Payback period

6mo

3-year net ROI

500%

5-year savings

$450,000

IntervalTaskEst. Cost
DailyVisual inspection & debris removal
WeeklySensor calibration check & log review
MonthlyLubrication, belt/chain tension check$50–150
6-MonthFull mechanical inspection & software update$500–2,000
AnnualComprehensive overhaul & recalibration$2,000–10,000

Service Details

Warranty:Contact Vendor
Support:Contact Vendor
Response:Contact Vendor
Spare Parts:Contact Vendor

Operator Training

Contact Vendor

Typical Training Plan

SAFETY & BASICS

2–4 hours

OPERATIONS

4–16 hours

TROUBLESHOOTING

2–8 hours

MAINTENANCE

4–16 hours

Before purchasing the Starship S3, ask the vendor these critical questions:

  1. 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
  2. 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
  3. 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
  4. 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
  5. 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?

... and 15 more critical questions

81.0/ 100
Performance
8025%
Reliability
8320%
Ease of Use
9215%
Intelligence
7815%
Value
8510%
Ecosystem
758%
Safety
885%
Design
722%

Purchase Price

RFQ

Est. Annual Maintenance

Contact manufacturer for maintenance pricing

5-Year Total

Requires pricing data

Cost per Shift

Cost per Hour

Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.

Starship Technologies

Founded

EST. 2014(12 years)

Funding

Undisclosed

Employees

Undisclosed

HQ

US

Vendor Health Score

Health score pending verification

Certifications data being verified. Contact manufacturer for compliance documentation.

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How much does the Starship S3 cost?
Contact Starship Technologies directly for current pricing. Pricing for Delivery & Last-Mile robots varies significantly based on configuration and deployment requirements.
What certification do I need to operate the Starship S3?
Operators should hold at minimum an RCO Foundation (Level 1) certification. For programming and integration work, RCO Specialist (Level 2) is recommended.
How long does it take to deploy the Starship S3?
Deployment timelines for Delivery & Last-Mile robots typically range from 2-12 weeks depending on facility complexity and integration requirements.
Should I buy, lease, or hire the Starship S3?
Buy if you plan to use it for 3+ years at high utilization. Lease (typically $varies/month) if you want flexibility and upgrades. Hire through RoboWork if you need it for a project or pilot — no capital expenditure required.
How does the Starship S3 compare to alternatives?
With a RoboScore of 81/100, the Starship S3 scores in the top tier for Delivery & Last-Mile. Use our comparison tool to evaluate it against up to 2 other robots across all 8 scoring dimensions.