Dane AiR™ DC vs C-series carton pick
Side-by-side comparison of Dane AiR™ DC (Dane Technologies) and C-series carton pick (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Dane AiR™ DCUnited States
- C-series carton pickChina
Year First Available
- Dane AiR™ DC—
- C-series carton pick2015
Verified Deployments
- Dane AiR™ DC0 Deployments
- C-series carton pick0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Dane AiR™ DCACTIVE
- C-series carton pickACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Dane AiR™ DC132 kg
- C-series carton pick1,200 kg
AMR Subtype
- Dane AiR™ DCgoods to person
- C-series carton pickunit load carrier
Robot Weight
- Dane AiR™ DC132 kg
- C-series carton pick270 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Dane AiR™ DCslam natural
- C-series carton pickother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Dane AiR™ DCli fepo4
- C-series carton pickother
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 132 kg | 1,200 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | unit load carrier |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 132 kg | 270 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li fepo4 | other |
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, 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, 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 | Dane AiR™ DC | C-series carton pick |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Dane AiR™ DC, C-series carton pick 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Dane AiR™ DC and C-series carton pick?
Dane AiR™ DC is made by Dane Technologies, based in US. C-series carton pick is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Dane AiR™ DC and C-series carton pick compare on the Robo Index?
Dane AiR™ DC grades A on the Robo Index. C-series carton pick 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 Dane AiR™ DC and C-series carton pick 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 Dane AiR™ DC and C-series carton pick?
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
Dane AiR™ DC vs C-series carton pick 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.