Apex tote-pick vs TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR
Side-by-side comparison of Apex tote-pick (ForwardX Robotics) and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR (Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apex tote-pickChina
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRChina
Year First Available
- Apex tote-pick2016
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR2015
Verified Deployments
- Apex tote-pick0 Deployments
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Apex tote-pick10 hrs
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR—
Availability Status
- Apex tote-pickACTIVE
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Apex tote-pick2,000 kg
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR600 kg
AMR Subtype
- Apex tote-pickforklift pallet
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRforklift pallet
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Apex tote-pickother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRslam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Apex tote-pickother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRli fepo4
Commercial
Warranty
- Apex tote-pick—
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2,000 kg | 600 kg |
| AMR Subtype | forklift pallet | forklift pallet |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li fepo4 |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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, Pedestrian Detection, 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, 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, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Apex tote-pick and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
Apex tote-pick is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR is made by Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Apex tote-pick and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR launched?
Apex tote-pick launched in 2016. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR launched in 2015.
How do Apex tote-pick and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Apex tote-pick scores 44/100. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR scores 55/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Apex tote-pick and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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 TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
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 TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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.