Apex tote-pick vs LD
Side-by-side comparison of Apex tote-pick (ForwardX Robotics) and LD (Omron Adept) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex tote-pickChina
- LDUnited States
Year First Available
- Apex tote-pick2016
- LD2013
Verified Deployments
- Apex tote-pick0 Deployments
- LD0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Apex tote-pickContact for quote
- LD$30,000–$50,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex tote-pick10 hrs
- LD15 hrs
Availability Status
- Apex tote-pickACTIVE
- LDACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Apex tote-pick2,000 kg
- LD250 kg
AMR Subtype
- Apex tote-pickforklift pallet
- LDunit load carrier
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Apex tote-pickother
- LDslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD1.2 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD1.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Apex tote-pickother
- LDli ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD12 hrs
Charging Time
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD2.2 hrs
Auto Docking
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDYes
R15.08 Certified
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDYes
Safety Category
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDCat.3 PLd
Emergency Stops
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD3
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD240 °
Safety Zone Count
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD29
Connectivity
Fleet Size Supported
- Apex tote-pick—
- LD100
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Apex tote-pick—
- LDYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Apex tote-pickContact for quote
- LD$30,000–$50,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$50,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2,000 kg | 250 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 2.2 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 240 ° |
| Safety Zone Count (values differ) | — | 29 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Fleet Size Supported (values differ) | — | 100 |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$50,000 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Apex tote-pick and LD?
Apex tote-pick is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. LD is made by Omron Adept, based in US.
When were Apex tote-pick and LD launched?
Apex tote-pick launched in 2016. LD launched in 2013.
How do Apex tote-pick and LD compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Apex tote-pick scores 44/100. LD scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Apex tote-pick and LD 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 Apex tote-pick and LD?
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
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
Apex tote-pick vs LD 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.