CareCore vs Skypod
Side-by-side comparison of CareCore (MiloX Robotics) and Skypod (Exotec SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CareCore—
- SkypodFrance
Year First Available
- CareCore—
- Skypod2017
Verified Deployments
- CareCore0 Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CareCoreContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CareCore10 hrs
- Skypod—
Availability Status
- CareCoreACTIVE
- SkypodACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- CareCore40 kg
- Skypod30 kg
AMR Subtype
- CareCore—
- Skypodgoods to person
Length
- CareCore1,524 mm
- Skypod—
Width
- CareCore889 mm
- Skypod—
Min Aisle Width
- CareCore650 mm
- Skypod—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- CareCorevision
- Skypodother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- CareCore—
- Skypodli ion
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- CareCoreYes
- Skypod—
OTA Updates
- CareCoreYes
- Skypod—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CareCoreContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
Pricing Models
- CareCorecapex
- Skypod—
Warranty
- CareCore1 yrs
- Skypod—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 40 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | — | goods to person |
| Length (values differ) | 1,524 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 889 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 650 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | li ion |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, 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, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, 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 | CareCore | Skypod |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $122,500 |
| Payback period | — | 29.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $127,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +104% |
CareCore 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 CareCore and Skypod?
CareCore is made by MiloX Robotics. Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR.
How do CareCore and Skypod compare on the Robo Score?
CareCore scores 49.1 on the Robo Score. Skypod scores 71.9. 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.
Are CareCore and Skypod 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 CareCore and Skypod?
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.
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About this comparison
CareCore vs Skypod 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 Score is calculated.