Apex 1400-L vs Husky
Side-by-side comparison of Apex 1400-L (ForwardX Robotics) and Husky (Clearpath Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex 1400-LChina
- HuskyCanada
Year First Available
- Apex 1400-L—
- Husky2011
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex 1400-L10 hrs
- Husky12 hrs
Availability Status
- Apex 1400-LACTIVE
- HuskyACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Apex 1400-L1,400 kg
- Husky100 kg
Max Speed
- Apex 1400-L—
- Husky2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Apex 1400-L—
- Huskyfully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 1,400 kg | 100 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Reach, IP Rating
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 | Apex 1400-L | Husky |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Apex 1400-L, Husky have 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 Apex 1400-L and Husky?
Apex 1400-L is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. Husky is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA.
What is the payload difference between Apex 1400-L and Husky?
Apex 1400-L carries up to 1400 kg. Husky carries up to 100 kg.
Are Apex 1400-L and Husky 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 Apex 1400-L and Husky?
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
Apex 1400-L vs Husky 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.