Hotel room service robot · Hospital delivery robot
Relay Robotics (formerly Savioke) — Specs, Pricing & FCC Status (2026)
Manufacturer: Relay Robotics | California, USA. Founded 2013 by Steve Cousins (Willow Garage team). Pioneer of the RaaS model for service robots.
Configurations (Relay+)
| Model | Payload Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Relay+1 | Single lockable bin | Package delivery, food bags, large items |
| Relay+4 | 4 individually addressable drawers | To-go food, room service |
| Relay+S | Open shelves (configurable) | Custom hotel/hospital needs |
Key Specifications
| Spec | Relay+ |
|---|---|
| Elevator integration | Fully autonomous — no hardware modifications needed |
| Compatible elevators | OTIS, Schindler, TK, Mitsubishi, KONE |
| Deployment speed | Rapid Install — operational within days |
| Navigation | Autonomous self-driving |
| Environments | Hotels, hospitals, offices, foodservice |
| Country | USA (California) |
US Pricing (2026)
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| RaaS monthly | ~$2,000/mo (Robozaps estimate) |
| Daily rental | $30–$50/day (reported) |
Relay Robotics does not publish pricing publicly. Contact Relay Robotics directly for current rates.
Hotel & Hospital Deployments
Hotel deployments
- •Marriott properties (multiple brands)
- •Hilton properties
- •Holiday Inn Express
- •Aloft Hotels (Aloft Cupertino — original Botlr deployment)
- •Hotels report ~25% reduction in front desk calls for amenity requests
Hospital product focuses on reducing non-clinical walking for nurses and support staff — medication delivery, supply runs, lab sample transport. Enclosed compartments support medication security and contamination control.
Data sources: Relay Robotics product website, Sedona Technology supplier analysis, Robozaps hospitality robot guide (August 2026), The Robot Report (Relay+ announcement), FCC DA-26-786.
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