Avride R3 vs Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI
Side-by-side comparison of Avride R3 (Avride) and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI (Zhen Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Avride R3United States
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIChina
Verified Deployments
- Avride R30 Deployments
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI8 hrs
Availability Status
- Avride R3ACTIVE
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIACTIVE
Physical
IP Rating
- Avride R3IP66
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIIP54
Payload
- Avride R325 kg
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI10 kg
Robot Weight
- Avride R320 kg
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI30 kg
Dimensions
- Avride R3915x659x851
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI620x660x770
Tray Count
- Avride R33
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI1
Tray Capacity
- Avride R33.5 kg
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Compartment Type
- Avride R3Multi-order compartment
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIenclosed locked
Navigation & Safety
Navigation Type
- Avride R3lidar slam,vision
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIlidar slam,vision,hybrid
Max Speed
- Avride R32.2 m/s
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI1.5 m/s
Min Passable Width
- Avride R370 cm
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Obstacle Detection Range
- Avride R360 m
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Min Object Detection Height
- Avride R35 cm
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Power
Battery Runtime
- Avride R312 hrs
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI8 hrs
Charge Time
- Avride R32 hrs
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Auto Docking
- Avride R3Yes
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIYes
Hot-Swap Battery
- Avride R3Yes
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MININo
Integration
Elevator API
- Avride R3Yes
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIYes
PMS / POS Integration
- Avride R3No
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MININo
Fleet Management
- Avride R3single dashboard
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIcentralized cloud
Floor Compatibility
- Avride R3hard floor,low pile carpet
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINIhard floor
UX
Noise Level
- Avride R350 dB
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Commercial
RaaS / Month
- Avride R3$200
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
Warranty
- Avride R32 yrs
- Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Physical | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 25 kg | 10 kg |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20 kg | 30 kg |
| Dimensions (values differ) | 915x659x851 | 620x660x770 |
| Tray Count (values differ) | 3 | 1 |
| Tray Capacity (values differ) | 3.5 kg | — |
| Compartment Type (values differ) | Multi-order compartment | enclosed locked |
| Navigation & Safety | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | lidar slam,vision,hybrid |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | 1.5 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 Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Charge Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Hot-Swap Battery (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Integration | ||
| Elevator API | Yes | Yes |
| PMS / POS Integration | No | No |
| Fleet Management (values differ) | single dashboard | centralized cloud |
| Floor Compatibility (values differ) | hard floor,low pile carpet | hard floor |
| 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: Year First Available, 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 | Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Avride R3, Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?
Avride R3 is made by Avride, based in US. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI is made by Zhen Robotics, based in CN.
How do Avride R3 and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI compare on the Robo Score?
Avride R3 scores 56.8 on the Robo Score. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI scores 55.6. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Avride R3 and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?
Avride R3 carries up to 25 kg. Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI carries up to 10 kg.
Are Avride R3 and Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI?
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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Avride R3 vs Zhen Robotics RoboPony MINI 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 Score is calculated.