Avride R3 vs Wingcopter 198
Side-by-side comparison of Avride R3 (Avride) and Wingcopter 198 (Wingcopter) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Avride R3United States
- Wingcopter 198Germany
Year First Available
- Avride R3—
- Wingcopter 1982021
Verified Deployments
- Avride R30 Deployments
- Wingcopter 1980 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Availability Status
- Avride R3ACTIVE
- Wingcopter 198ACTIVE
Physical
Payload
- Avride R325 kg
- Wingcopter 1985 kg
Robot Weight
- Avride R320 kg
- Wingcopter 19820 kg
Dimensions
- Avride R3915x659x851
- Wingcopter 198650x1980x1520
Tray Count
- Avride R33
- Wingcopter 198—
Tray Capacity
- Avride R33.5 kg
- Wingcopter 198—
Compartment Type
- Avride R3Multi-order compartment
- Wingcopter 198—
IP Rating
- Avride R3IP66
- Wingcopter 198—
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avride R3lidar slam,vision
- Wingcopter 198hybrid
Max Speed
- Avride R32.2 m/s
- Wingcopter 19841.7 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Avride R370 cm
- Wingcopter 198—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Avride R360 m
- Wingcopter 198—
Min Object Detection Height
- Avride R35 cm
- Wingcopter 198—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Wingcopter 1980.7 hrs
Charge Time
- Avride R32 hrs
- Wingcopter 198—
Auto Docking
- Avride R3Yes
- Wingcopter 198—
Hot-Swap Battery
- Avride R3Yes
- Wingcopter 198Yes
Integration
Elevator API
- Avride R3Yes
- Wingcopter 198—
PMS / POS Integration
- Avride R3No
- Wingcopter 198—
Fleet Management
- Avride R3single dashboard
- Wingcopter 198centralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Avride R3hard floor,low pile carpet
- Wingcopter 198—
UX
Noise Level
- Avride R350 dB
- Wingcopter 198—
Commercial
RaaS / Month
- Avride R3$200
- Wingcopter 198—
Warranty
- Avride R32 yrs
- Wingcopter 198—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 915x659x851 | 650x1980x1520 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | Multi-order compartment | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP66 | — |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 41.7 m/s |
| Min Passable Width (values differ) | 70 cm | — |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | 60 m | — |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | 5 cm | — |
| Power | ||
| Battery Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 0.7 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Hot-Swap Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API (values differ) | Yes | — |
| PMS / POS Integration (values differ) | No | — |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | — |
| UX | ||
| Noise Level (values differ) | 50 dB | — |
| Commercial | ||
| RaaS / Month (values differ) | $200 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Display Size, Price (USD)
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 | Avride R3 | Wingcopter 198 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Avride R3, Wingcopter 198 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Avride R3 and Wingcopter 198?
Avride R3 is made by Avride, based in US. Wingcopter 198 is made by Wingcopter, based in DE.
How do Avride R3 and Wingcopter 198 compare on the Robo Index?
Avride R3 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Wingcopter 198 grades A. 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.
What is the payload difference between Avride R3 and Wingcopter 198?
Avride R3 carries up to 25 kg. Wingcopter 198 carries up to 5 kg.
Are Avride R3 and Wingcopter 198 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Delivery on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Avride R3 and Wingcopter 198?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Delivery Robot Vendor Selection: Insurance, Telemetry, and Fallback Procedures.
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About this comparison
Avride R3 vs Wingcopter 198 compares two robots in the delivery 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.