CARLY vs EffiBOT
Side-by-side comparison of CARLY (IPLUSMOBOT) and EffiBOT (Effidence) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CARLYChina
- EffiBOTFrance
Year First Available
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT2015
Verified Deployments
- CARLY0 Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT8 hrs
Availability Status
- CARLYACTIVE
- EffiBOTACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- CARLY1,500 kg
- EffiBOT500 kg
AMR Subtype
- CARLYpallet mover
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
Length
- CARLY2,202 mm
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
Width
- CARLY802 mm
- EffiBOT660 mm
Turning Radius
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
Min Aisle Width
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
Robot Weight
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT140 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- CARLYlidar slam
- EffiBOTslam natural
Localization Accuracy
- CARLY10 mm
- EffiBOT—
Pedestrian Detection
- CARLY—
- EffiBOTYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- CARLY1.2 m/s
- EffiBOT—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- CARLY1.5 m/s
- EffiBOT—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- CARLY—
- EffiBOTli ion
Battery Capacity
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
Charging Time
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- CARLY—
- EffiBOT360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- CARLYopen rest
- EffiBOT—
Fleet Size Supported
- CARLY100
- EffiBOT—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- CARLYYes
- EffiBOT—
OTA Updates
- CARLYYes
- EffiBOT—
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- CARLY99.9 %
- EffiBOT—
Predictive Maintenance
- CARLYYes
- EffiBOT—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 2,202 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 802 mm | 660 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,200 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 3,300 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 140 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.6 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 3.5 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Fleet Size Supported (values differ) | 100 | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Uptime SLA (values differ) | 99.9 % | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Ground Clearance, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), 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 | CARLY | EffiBOT |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
CARLY, EffiBOT 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes CARLY and EffiBOT?
CARLY is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR.
How do CARLY and EffiBOT compare on the Robo Score?
CARLY scores 48.8 on the Robo Score. EffiBOT scores 72.0. 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 CARLY and EffiBOT 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 CARLY and EffiBOT?
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
CARLY vs EffiBOT 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.