COTSBot vs TORU
Side-by-side comparison of COTSBot (Queensland University of Technology) and TORU (Magazino) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- COTSBot—
- TORUGermany
Year First Available
- COTSBot—
- TORU2016
Verified Deployments
- COTSBot0 Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- COTSBotContact for quote
- TORU$63,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- COTSBot—
- TORU9 hrs
Availability Status
- COTSBotACTIVE
- TORUACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- COTSBot30 kg
- TORU95 kg
AMR Subtype
- COTSBotother
- TORUother
Length
- COTSBot—
- TORU102.4 mm
Width
- COTSBot—
- TORU66.9 mm
Robot Weight
- COTSBot30 kg
- TORU—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- COTSBotother
- TORUother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- COTSBotother
- TORUother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- COTSBotContact for quote
- TORU$63,000
Warranty
- COTSBot—
- TORU1 yrs
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 95 kg |
| AMR Subtype | other | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 102.4 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 66.9 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, 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, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, 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, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes COTSBot and TORU?
COTSBot is made by Queensland University of Technology. TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE.
How do COTSBot and TORU compare on the Robolist Index?
COTSBot scores 36/100. TORU scores 89/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are COTSBot and TORU 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 COTSBot and TORU?
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
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
COTSBot vs TORU 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 Robolist Index is calculated.