Smoby vs P-series goods-to-person
Side-by-side comparison of Smoby (Balyo SA) and P-series goods-to-person (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SmobyFrance
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- P-series goods-to-personChina
Year First Available
- Smoby2008
- P-series goods-to-person2015
Verified Deployments
- Smoby0 Deployments
- P-series goods-to-person0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- SmobyContact for quote
- P-series goods-to-person$28,260 USD
Availability Status
- SmobyACTIVE
- P-series goods-to-personACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Smoby1,500 kg
- P-series goods-to-person500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Smobyforklift counterbalance
- P-series goods-to-persongoods to person
Min Aisle Width
- Smoby1,800 mm
- P-series goods-to-person—
Robot Weight
- Smoby—
- P-series goods-to-person195 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Smobyother
- P-series goods-to-personother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Smobyother
- P-series goods-to-personother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- SmobyContact for quote
- P-series goods-to-person$28,260 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2008 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,260 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift counterbalance | goods to person |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 1,800 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 195 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,260 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Turning Radius, 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, 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 | Smoby | P-series goods-to-person |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $28,260 |
| Payback period | — | 6.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $221,740 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +785% |
Smoby has 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 Smoby and P-series goods-to-person?
Smoby is made by Balyo SA, based in FR. P-series goods-to-person is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Smoby and P-series goods-to-person launched?
Smoby launched in 2008. P-series goods-to-person launched in 2015.
How do Smoby and P-series goods-to-person compare on the Robo Index?
Smoby grades BB on the Robo Index. P-series goods-to-person 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 Smoby and P-series goods-to-person 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 Smoby and P-series goods-to-person?
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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About this comparison
Smoby vs P-series goods-to-person 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.