CARLY vs OTTO
Side-by-side comparison of CARLY (IPLUSMOBOT) and OTTO (OTTO Motors) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CARLYChina
- OTTOCanada
Year First Available
- CARLY—
- OTTO2015
Verified Deployments
- CARLY0 Deployments
- OTTO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- CARLY—
- OTTO6 hrs
Availability Status
- CARLYACTIVE
- OTTOACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- CARLY1,500 kg
- OTTO150 kg
AMR Subtype
- CARLYpallet mover
- OTTOunit load carrier
Length
- CARLY2,202 mm
- OTTO—
Width
- CARLY802 mm
- OTTO—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- CARLYlidar slam
- OTTOother
Localization Accuracy
- CARLY10 mm
- OTTO—
Pedestrian Detection
- CARLY—
- OTTOYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- CARLY1.2 m/s
- OTTO—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- CARLY1.5 m/s
- OTTO—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- CARLY—
- OTTOother
Connectivity
API Type
- CARLYopen rest
- OTTOopen rest
Fleet Size Supported
- CARLY100
- OTTO—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- CARLYYes
- OTTO—
OTA Updates
- CARLYYes
- OTTO—
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- CARLY99.9 %
- OTTO—
Predictive Maintenance
- CARLYYes
- OTTO—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 150 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 2,202 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 802 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| 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) | — | other |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type | open rest | 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 Range (USD), Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes CARLY and OTTO?
CARLY is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. OTTO is made by OTTO Motors, based in CA.
How do CARLY and OTTO compare on the Robo Index?
CARLY grades BBB on the Robo Index. OTTO 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 CARLY and OTTO 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 OTTO?
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
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About this comparison
CARLY vs OTTO 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.