AMR+ vs Skypod

Side-by-side comparison of AMR+ (IPLUSMOBOT) and Skypod (Exotec SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

Prices in

View saved

Optimize comparison for buyer

Default Hospitality & F&B Warehousing & Logistics Manufacturing Healthcare & Hospitals Cleaning & Facilities Last-Mile Delivery Agriculture Home & Household

Optimized for Last-Mile Delivery buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.

AMR+50.9

Skypod72.5

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AMR+China
SkypodFrance

Year First Available

AMR+—
Skypod2017

Verified Deployments

AMR+0 Deployments
Skypod0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

AMR+Contact for quote
Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

AMR+8 hrs
Skypod—

Availability Status

AMR+ACTIVE
SkypodACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor

Payload

AMR+20,000 kg
Skypod30 kg

AMR Subtype

AMR+pallet mover
Skypodgoods to person

Length

AMR+8,500 mm
Skypod—

Width

AMR+3,500 mm
Skypod—

Turning Radius

AMR+0 mm
Skypod—

Navigation & Sensing

Navigation Type

AMR+lidar slam
Skypodother

Localization Accuracy

AMR+50 mm
Skypod—

Docking Repeatability

AMR+1 mm
Skypod—

Obstacle Detection Range

AMR+30 m
Skypod—

Pedestrian Detection

AMR+Yes
Skypod—

Performance

Max Speed (Loaded)

AMR+1.4 m/s
Skypod—

Max Speed (Unloaded)

AMR+1.4 m/s
Skypod—

Battery

Battery Chemistry

AMR+—
Skypodli ion

Charge Cycles (Rated)

AMR+1500
Skypod—

Safety

ISO 3691-4 Certified

AMR+Yes
Skypod—

Safety LiDAR Coverage

AMR+360 °
Skypod—

Connectivity

Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt

AMR+Yes
Skypod—

Commercial

Price (USD)

AMR+Contact for quote
Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD

	AMR+amr-warehouseIPLUSMOBOT 50.9Robo Score	Skypodamr-warehouseExotec SAS 72.5Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	China	France
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2017
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$65,000–$180,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload & Form Factor
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	20,000 kg	30 kg
AMR Subtype (values differ)	pallet mover	goods to person
Length (values differ)	8,500 mm	—
Width (values differ)	3,500 mm	—
Turning Radius (values differ)	0 mm	—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type (values differ)	lidar slam	other
Localization Accuracy (values differ)	50 mm	—
Docking Repeatability (values differ)	1 mm	—
Obstacle Detection Range (values differ)	30 m	—
Pedestrian Detection (values differ)	Yes	—
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ)	1.4 m/s	—
Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ)	1.4 m/s	—
Battery
Battery Chemistry (values differ)	—	li ion
Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ)	1500	—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ)	Yes	—
Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ)	360 °	—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ)	Yes	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$65,000–$180,000 USD

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, 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, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life

best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ

ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AMR+	Skypod
Investment	No price	$122,500
Payback period	—	29.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$127,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+104%

AMR+ 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes AMR+ and Skypod?

AMR+ is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR.

How do AMR+ and Skypod compare on the Robo Score?

AMR+ scores 50.9 on the Robo Score. Skypod scores 72.5. 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 AMR+ and Skypod 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 AMR+ and Skypod?

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

Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.

Other comparisons

About this comparison

AMR+ vs Skypod 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.