400kg Light vs Freight 500
Side-by-side comparison of 400kg Light (Luoyang Rock Precision Engineering Co., Ltd.) and Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 400kg LightChina

- Freight 500United States

Year First Available
- 400kg Light—

- Freight 5002017

Verified Deployments
- 400kg Light0 Deployments

- Freight 5000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- 400kg Light$25,000 USD

- Freight 500$35,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime
- 400kg Light8 hrs

- Freight 5009 hrs

Availability Status
- 400kg LightACTIVE

- Freight 500ACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- 400kg Light250 kg

- Freight 500500 kg

AMR Subtype
- 400kg Lightg2p shelf

- Freight 500other

Length
- 400kg Light823 mm

- Freight 500—

Width
- 400kg Light532 mm

- Freight 5001,016 mm

Turning Radius
- 400kg Light0 mm

- Freight 500—

Ground Clearance
- 400kg Light10 mm

- Freight 500—

Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- 400kg Lightlidar slam,vision

- Freight 500other

Localization Accuracy
- 400kg Light10 mm

- Freight 500—

Docking Repeatability
- 400kg Light2 mm

- Freight 500—

Pedestrian Detection
- 400kg LightYes

- Freight 500—

Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- 400kg Light1.2 m/s

- Freight 500—

Max Speed (Unloaded)
- 400kg Light1.5 m/s

- Freight 500—

Battery
Battery Chemistry
- 400kg Light—

- Freight 500other

Auto Docking
- 400kg LightYes

- Freight 500—

Connectivity
API Type
- 400kg Lightopen rest

- Freight 500—

Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- 400kg LightYes

- Freight 500—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- 400kg Light$25,000 USD

- Freight 500$35,000 USD

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $25,000 USD | $35,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 250 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | g2p shelf | other |
| Length (values differ) | 823 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 532 mm | 1,016 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | other |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 2 mm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | other |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 USD | $35,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Min Aisle Width, Robot Weight, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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 | 400kg Light | Freight 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Payback period | 6.0 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,000 | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +900% | +614% |
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 400kg Light and Freight 500?
400kg Light is made by Luoyang Rock Precision Engineering Co., Ltd., based in CN. Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US.
How much does 400kg Light cost compared to Freight 500?
400kg Light is listed at $25,000. Freight 500 is listed at $35,000.
How do 400kg Light and Freight 500 compare on the Robo Score?
400kg Light scores 54.5 on the Robo Score. Freight 500 scores 70.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 400kg Light and Freight 500 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between 400kg Light and Freight 500?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
400kg Light vs Freight 500 compares two robots in the amr-warehouse category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.