CLOUDIA vs Skypod
Side-by-side comparison of CLOUDIA (IPLUSMOBOT) and Skypod (Exotec SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CLOUDIAChina
- SkypodFrance
Year First Available
- CLOUDIA—
- Skypod2017
Verified Deployments
- CLOUDIA0 Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- CLOUDIAContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
Availability Status
- CLOUDIAACTIVE
- SkypodACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- CLOUDIA300 kg
- Skypod30 kg
AMR Subtype
- CLOUDIAother
- Skypodgoods to person
Length
- CLOUDIA782.5 mm
- Skypod—
Width
- CLOUDIA635 mm
- Skypod—
Turning Radius
- CLOUDIA0 mm
- Skypod—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- CLOUDIAlidar slam
- Skypodother
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- CLOUDIA1 m/s
- Skypod—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- CLOUDIA1.8 m/s
- Skypod—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- CLOUDIAlifepo4
- Skypodli ion
Battery Capacity
- CLOUDIA2.9 kWh
- Skypod—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- CLOUDIAWMS, MES, ERP
- Skypod—
API Type
- CLOUDIAopen rest
- Skypod—
Fleet Size Supported
- CLOUDIA100
- Skypod—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- CLOUDIAYes
- Skypod—
OTA Updates
- CLOUDIAYes
- Skypod—
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- CLOUDIA99.9 %
- Skypod—
Predictive Maintenance
- CLOUDIAYes
- Skypod—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- CLOUDIAContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | 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 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | goods to person |
| Length (values differ) | 782.5 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 635 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.8 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | lifepo4 | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.9 kWh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | WMS, MES, ERP | — |
| 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 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Picks / Hour / Robot, 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, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, 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 | CLOUDIA | Skypod |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $122,500 |
| Payback period | — | 29.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $127,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +104% |
CLOUDIA 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 CLOUDIA and Skypod?
CLOUDIA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR.
How do CLOUDIA and Skypod compare on the Robo Score?
CLOUDIA scores 49.0 on the Robo Score. Skypod scores 72.5. 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 CLOUDIA 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 CLOUDIA 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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AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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About this comparison
CLOUDIA 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.