AMS AGV vs Jackal UGV
Side-by-side comparison of AMS AGV (AMS Robotics) and Jackal UGV (Clearpath Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AMS AGVSpain
- Jackal UGVCanada
Year First Available
- AMS AGV—
- Jackal UGV2014
Verified Deployments
- AMS AGV0 Deployments
- Jackal UGV0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- AMS AGVContact for quote
- Jackal UGV$11,750–$18,207 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- AMS AGV8 hrs
- Jackal UGV4 hrs
Availability Status
- AMS AGVACTIVE
- Jackal UGVACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- AMS AGV—
- Jackal UGVIP62
Payload Capacity
- AMS AGV1,000 kg
- Jackal UGV20 kg
Max Speed
- AMS AGV1.8 m/s
- Jackal UGV2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- AMS AGV—
- Jackal UGVautonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | 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) | 8 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP62 |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1,000 kg | 20 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.8 m/s | 2 m/s |
| 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 | AMS AGV | Jackal UGV |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $14,979 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $235,022 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1569% |
AMS AGV 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 AMS AGV and Jackal UGV?
AMS AGV is made by AMS Robotics, based in ES. Jackal UGV is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA.
How do AMS AGV and Jackal UGV compare on the Robo Index?
AMS AGV grades BBB on the Robo Index. Jackal UGV grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between AMS AGV and Jackal UGV?
AMS AGV carries up to 1000 kg. Jackal UGV carries up to 20 kg.
Are AMS AGV 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 AMS AGV 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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About this comparison
AMS AGV 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 Index is calculated.