Bolt vs NERA-A
Side-by-side comparison of Bolt (Standard Bots) and NERA-A (IPLUSMOBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BoltUnited States
- NERA-AChina
Verified Deployments
- Bolt0 Deployments
- NERA-A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Bolt$37,000 USD
- NERA-AContact for quote
Availability Status
- BoltACTIVE
- NERA-AACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Bolt18 kg
- NERA-A300 kg
Reach
- Bolt1,300 mm
- NERA-A—
Max Speed
- Bolt3 m/s
- NERA-A1.8 m/s
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $37,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 18 kg | 300 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | 1.8 m/s |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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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 | Bolt | NERA-A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 8.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $213,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +576% | — |
NERA-A 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Bolt and NERA-A?
Bolt is made by Standard Bots, based in US. NERA-A is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN.
How do Bolt and NERA-A compare on the Robo Index?
Bolt grades A on the Robo Index. NERA-A 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 Bolt and NERA-A?
Bolt carries up to 18 kg. NERA-A carries up to 300 kg.
Are Bolt and NERA-A in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Bolt and NERA-A?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Bolt vs NERA-A compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.