Chuck AMR vs EffiBOT
Side-by-side comparison of Chuck AMR (Ocado Intelligent Automation) and EffiBOT (Effidence) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Chuck AMRUnited States
- EffiBOTFrance
Year First Available
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT2015
Verified Deployments
- Chuck AMR0 Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT8 hrs
Availability Status
- Chuck AMRACTIVE
- EffiBOTACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Chuck AMR90 kg
- EffiBOT500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Chuck AMRunit load carrier
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
Length
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
Width
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT660 mm
Turning Radius
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
Robot Weight
- Chuck AMR69.9 kg
- EffiBOT140 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Chuck AMRslam natural
- EffiBOTslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOTYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Chuck AMRli ion
- EffiBOTli ion
Battery Capacity
- Chuck AMR1.1 kWh
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
Charging Time
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Chuck AMR—
- EffiBOT360 °
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | 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) | 90 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype | unit load carrier | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,450 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 660 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,200 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 3,300 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 69.9 kg | 140 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.1 kWh | 1.6 kWh |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 3.5 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), 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, 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, 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 | Chuck AMR | EffiBOT |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Chuck AMR, 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Chuck AMR and EffiBOT?
Chuck AMR is made by Ocado Intelligent Automation, based in US. EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR.
How do Chuck AMR and EffiBOT compare on the Robo Score?
Chuck AMR scores 65.6 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 Chuck AMR 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 Chuck AMR 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
Chuck AMR 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.