AM-150 vs Proteus
Side-by-side comparison of AM-150 (Aurotek Corporation) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- AM-150Taiwan
- ProteusUnited States
Year First Available
- AM-1502014
- Proteus2022
Verified Deployments
- AM-1500 Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- AM-150ACTIVE
- ProteusACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- AM-150150 kg
- Proteus22.7 kg
AMR Subtype
- AM-150unit load carrier
- Proteusunit load carrier
Min Aisle Width
- AM-150700 mm
- Proteus—
Robot Weight
- AM-15066 kg
- Proteus—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- AM-150slam natural
- Proteusslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- AM-150—
- ProteusYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- AM-150li fepo4
- Proteusother
Battery Capacity
- AM-1502.4 kWh
- Proteus—
Safety
Safety Category
- AM-150—
- ProteusSIL2
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- AM-150—
- ProteusYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 150 kg | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype | unit load carrier | unit load carrier |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 700 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 66 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li fepo4 | other |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.4 kWh | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, 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
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 | AM-150 | Proteus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
AM-150, Proteus 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 AM-150 and Proteus?
AM-150 is made by Aurotek Corporation, based in TW. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
When were AM-150 and Proteus launched?
AM-150 launched in 2014. Proteus launched in 2022.
How do AM-150 and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?
AM-150 grades A on the Robo Index. Proteus grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are AM-150 and Proteus 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 AM-150 and Proteus?
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
AM-150 vs Proteus 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 Robo Index is calculated.