Stella vs Mobile Humanoids

Mobile humanoid robots are a hot topic right now — machines that can walk around, carry things, and navigate a space on their own. For warehouses, factories, and large-scale logistics, that mobility is a real advantage. Stella sits in a different lane. She's a stationary kiosk and phone receptionist built for the front of the house, not the back of the warehouse. If you're a retail store, restaurant, gym, or service business, the choice usually comes down to what you actually need and the level of insurance and liability risk you are willing to take on: a robot that moves around your space, or one that handles every conversation that comes through your door and phone.
Best for accessible customer communication

Stella

Stella is a friendly, fixed-position kiosk who greets your customers and answers your phones. No mapping, no maintenance, and low hardware costs — she's ready to work day one.

Low hardware costs

Includes comprehensive AI phone answering

Safe stationary footprint prevents collisions

Better for physical navigation tasks

Mobile Humanoids

Mobile humanoids walk, navigate, and physically handle objects. They shine in big industrial spaces where moving inventory or guiding people across a wide floor is the actual job.

Navigates complex physical floorplans

Physically guides guests to destinations

Expense and liability considerations

Better for most use cases:

Stella

For the average business, a robot that walks around is overkill right now — and expensive, with liability and insurance considereations. Stella covers what most businesses actually need: a steady greeter and a 24/7 receptionist.

Limited Supply

Your most affordable hire.

Stella works for $99 a month.

Hire Stella

Supply is limited. To be eligible, you must have a physical business.