EffiBOT vs LD Series
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and LD Series (OMRON Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- LD SeriesJapan
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- LD Series—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- LD Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- LD Series15 hrs
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- LD SeriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- LD Series90 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- LD Seriesother
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- LD Series—
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- LD Series—
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- LD Series0 mm
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- LD Series—
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- LD Series—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- LD Serieslidar slam,natural landmark
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- LD SeriesYes
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- EffiBOT—
- LD Series1.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- LD Serieslifepo4
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- LD Series—
Runtime (Loaded)
- EffiBOT—
- LD Series12 hrs
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- LD Series2.2 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesNo
Auto Docking
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesYes
R15.08 Certified
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesNo
Safety Category
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- LD Series240 °
Connectivity
API Type
- EffiBOT—
- LD Seriesopen rest
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- EffiBOT—
- LD SeriesYes
Commercial
Pricing Models
- EffiBOT—
- LD Seriescapex
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 90 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | other |
| Length (values differ) | 1,450 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 660 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 0 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 3,300 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam,natural landmark |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | lifepo4 |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 2.2 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | No |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | 240 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | capex |
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, Max Speed (Loaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, 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 | LD Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, LD Series 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 EffiBOT and LD Series?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. LD Series is made by OMRON Robotics, based in JP.
How do EffiBOT and LD Series compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. LD Series scores 53.8. 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 LD Series 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 LD Series?
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 LD Series 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.