AMB Autonomous Transport Base vs Jackal UGV
Side-by-side comparison of AMB Autonomous Transport Base (SCIC) and Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AMB Autonomous Transport BaseChina
- Jackal UGVCanada
Year First Available
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base—
- Jackal UGV2014
Verified Deployments
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base0 Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AMB Autonomous Transport BaseContact for quote
- Jackal UGV$11,750–$18,207 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base—
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
Availability Status
- AMB Autonomous Transport BaseACTIVE
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base150 kg
- Jackal UGV20 kg
Max Speed
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base—
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
IP Rating
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base—
- Jackal UGVIP62
Autonomy Level
- AMB Autonomous Transport Base—
- Jackal UGVautonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $11,750–$18,207 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 150 kg | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP62 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | autonomous |
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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 | AMB Autonomous Transport Base | Jackal UGV |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $14,979 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $235,022 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1569% |
AMB Autonomous Transport Base has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes AMB Autonomous Transport Base and Jackal UGV?
AMB Autonomous Transport Base is made by SCIC, based in CN. Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA.
How do AMB Autonomous Transport Base and Jackal UGV compare on the Robo Score?
AMB Autonomous Transport Base scores 47.6 on the Robo Score. Jackal UGV scores 59.0. 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.
What is the payload difference between AMB Autonomous Transport Base and Jackal UGV?
AMB Autonomous Transport Base carries up to 150 kg. Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg.
Are AMB Autonomous Transport Base and Jackal UGV in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AMB Autonomous Transport Base and Jackal UGV?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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AMB Autonomous Transport Base vs Jackal UGV compares two robots in the agv 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.