EffiBOT vs FOLA
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and FOLA (IPLUSMOBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- FOLAChina
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- FOLA—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- FOLA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- FOLA8 hrs
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- FOLAACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- FOLA300 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- FOLAforklift amr
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- FOLA1,124 mm
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- FOLA428 mm
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- FOLA1,801 mm
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- FOLA600 mm
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- FOLA—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- FOLAlidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- FOLAYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- EffiBOT—
- FOLA1.2 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- EffiBOT—
- FOLA1.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- FOLAli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- FOLA—
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- FOLA1.5 hrs
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- EffiBOT—
- FOLAYes
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- FOLA360 °
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- EffiBOT—
- FOLAYes
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 300 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift amr |
| Length (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,124 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 660 mm | 428 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 3,300 mm | 600 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 1.5 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| 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, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, 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
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 | FOLA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, FOLA 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes EffiBOT and FOLA?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. FOLA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN.
How do EffiBOT and FOLA compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. FOLA scores 51.1. 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 FOLA 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 FOLA?
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 FOLA 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.