A Series vs LocusBot
Side-by-side comparison of A Series (Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and LocusBot (Locus Robotics Corp.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A SeriesChina
- LocusBotUnited States
Year First Available
- A Series—
- LocusBot2023
Verified Deployments
- A Series0 Deployments
- LocusBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- A SeriesContact for quote
- LocusBot$950–$35,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- A Series12 hrs
- LocusBot10 hrs
Availability Status
- A SeriesACTIVE
- LocusBotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- A Series1,500 kg
- LocusBot272 kg
AMR Subtype
- A Seriesforklift counterbalance
- LocusBotother
Min Aisle Width
- A Series2,500 mm
- LocusBot—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- A Seriesslam natural
- LocusBotother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- A Seriesli ion
- LocusBotother
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- A Series—
- LocusBotYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A SeriesContact for quote
- LocusBot$950–$35,000
Pricing Models
- A Series—
- LocusBotraas
Warranty
- A Series—
- LocusBot2 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $950–$35,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 272 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift counterbalance | other |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 2,500 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $950–$35,000 |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | raas |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, 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, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes A Series and LocusBot?
A Series is made by Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. LocusBot is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US.
How do A Series and LocusBot compare on the Robolist Index?
A Series scores 48/100. LocusBot scores 90/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are A Series and LocusBot 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 A Series and LocusBot?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
A Series vs LocusBot 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 Robolist Index is calculated.