Apex tote-pick vs OTTO
Side-by-side comparison of Apex tote-pick (ForwardX Robotics) and OTTO (OTTO Motors) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex tote-pickChina
- OTTOCanada
Year First Available
- Apex tote-pick2016
- OTTO2015
Verified Deployments
- Apex tote-pick0 Deployments
- OTTO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex tote-pick10 hrs
- OTTO6 hrs
Availability Status
- Apex tote-pickACTIVE
- OTTOACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Apex tote-pick2,000 kg
- OTTO150 kg
AMR Subtype
- Apex tote-pickforklift pallet
- OTTOunit load carrier
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Apex tote-pickother
- OTTOother
Pedestrian Detection
- Apex tote-pick—
- OTTOYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Apex tote-pickother
- OTTOother
Connectivity
API Type
- Apex tote-pick—
- OTTOopen rest
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2,000 kg | 150 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Apex tote-pick and OTTO?
Apex tote-pick is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. OTTO is made by OTTO Motors, based in CA.
When were Apex tote-pick and OTTO launched?
Apex tote-pick launched in 2016. OTTO launched in 2015.
How do Apex tote-pick and OTTO compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Apex tote-pick scores 44/100. OTTO scores 58/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Apex tote-pick and OTTO 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 OTTO?
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.
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About this comparison
Apex tote-pick vs OTTO 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.