APe15 vs Boss
Side-by-side comparison of APe15 (LogisTech) and Boss (Carnegie Mellon University) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- APe15—
- Boss2007
Verified Deployments
- APe150 Deployments
- Boss0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- APe15$40,716 USD
- BossContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- APe1520 hrs
- Boss—
Availability Status
- APe15ACTIVE
- BossACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- APe151,500 kg
- Boss—
Max Speed
- APe151.5 m/s
- Boss13.3 m/s
Autonomy Level
- APe15—
- Bossfully autonomous
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2007 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,716 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 20 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1,500 kg | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 13.3 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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Frequently asked
Who makes APe15 and Boss?
APe15 is made by LogisTech. Boss is made by Carnegie Mellon University.
How do APe15 and Boss compare on the Robo Index?
APe15 scores 59/100. Boss scores 73/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are APe15 and Boss 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 APe15 and Boss?
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
APe15 vs Boss 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.