Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ (Dane Technologies) and T3 (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™United States
- T3United States
Year First Available
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™—
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™0 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™132 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™goods to person
- T3tugger tractor
Robot Weight
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™132 kg
- T3—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™slam natural
- T3hybrid
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™li fepo4
- T3li ion
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 132 kg | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | tugger tractor |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 132 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | hybrid |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li fepo4 | li ion |
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, 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, 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, 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 | Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™, T3 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 Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ and T3?
Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ is made by Dane Technologies, based in US. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
How do Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ grades A on the Robo Index. T3 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 Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ and T3 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 Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ and T3?
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
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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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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About this comparison
Autonomous Inventory Robot AiR™ vs T3 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.