Apex tote-pick vs RB-KAIROS
Side-by-side comparison of Apex tote-pick (ForwardX Robotics) and RB-KAIROS (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex tote-pickChina
- RB-KAIROSSpain
Year First Available
- Apex tote-pick2016
- RB-KAIROS—
Verified Deployments
- Apex tote-pick0 Deployments
- RB-KAIROS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Apex tote-pickContact for quote
- RB-KAIROS$15,000–$100,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex tote-pick10 hrs
- RB-KAIROS12 hrs
Availability Status
- Apex tote-pickACTIVE
- RB-KAIROSACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Apex tote-pick2,000 kg
- RB-KAIROS250 kg
AMR Subtype
- Apex tote-pickforklift pallet
- RB-KAIROSunit load carrier
Robot Weight
- Apex tote-pick—
- RB-KAIROS115 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Apex tote-pickother
- RB-KAIROSslam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Apex tote-pickother
- RB-KAIROSli ion
Battery Capacity
- Apex tote-pick—
- RB-KAIROS2.8 kWh
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Apex tote-pickContact for quote
- RB-KAIROS$15,000–$100,000
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000–$100,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 12 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,000 kg | 250 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | unit load carrier |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 115 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 2.8 kWh |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000–$100,000 |
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, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, 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, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, 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 RB-KAIROS?
Apex tote-pick is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. RB-KAIROS is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do Apex tote-pick and RB-KAIROS compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Apex tote-pick scores 44/100. RB-KAIROS scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Apex tote-pick and RB-KAIROS 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 RB-KAIROS?
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 RB-KAIROS 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.