Side-by-side comparison of CMES AI Depalletizing System (CMES Robotics) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country

Year First Available

Verified Deployments

Availability Status

Payload

AMR Subtype

Navigation Type

Pedestrian Detection

Battery Chemistry

Safety Category

Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | NULL | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | — | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | vision | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | other |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, 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
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | CMES AI Depalletizing System | Proteus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
CMES AI Depalletizing System, Proteus 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.
Frequently asked
CMES AI Depalletizing System is made by CMES Robotics, based in NULL. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
CMES AI Depalletizing System launched in 2024. Proteus launched in 2022.
CMES AI Depalletizing System grades BBB on the Robo Index. Proteus 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.
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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CMES AI Depalletizing System vs Proteus 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.