EffiBOT vs Skypod
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and Skypod (Exotec SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- SkypodFrance
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- Skypod2017
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EffiBOTContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- Skypod—
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- SkypodACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- Skypod30 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- Skypodgoods to person
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- Skypod—
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- Skypod—
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- Skypod—
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- Skypod—
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- Skypod—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- Skypodother
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- Skypod—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- Skypodli ion
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- Skypod—
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- Skypod—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- Skypod—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EffiBOTContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | France | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | goods to person |
| 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) | 140 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| 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: 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, 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 | EffiBOT | Skypod |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $122,500 |
| Payback period | — | 29.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $127,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +104% |
EffiBOT 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 EffiBOT and Skypod?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR.
When were EffiBOT and Skypod launched?
EffiBOT launched in 2015. Skypod launched in 2017.
How do EffiBOT and Skypod compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. Skypod scores 72.3. 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 EffiBOT 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 EffiBOT 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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About this comparison
EffiBOT 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.