EffiBOT vs MD Series
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and MD Series (OMRON Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- MD SeriesJapan
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- MD Series—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- MD Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- MD Series10 hrs
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- MD SeriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- MD Series900 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- MD Seriespallet mover
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- MD Series—
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- MD Series—
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- MD Series0 mm
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- MD Series—
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- MD Series—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- MD Seriesnatural feature
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- MD SeriesYes
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- EffiBOT—
- MD Series2.2 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- MD Serieslifepo4
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- MD Series—
Runtime (Loaded)
- EffiBOT—
- MD Series8 hrs
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- MD Series0.3 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
Auto Docking
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
Battery Swap
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesNo
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
R15.08 Certified
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
Safety Category
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesCat.3 PLd
Emergency Stops
- EffiBOT—
- MD Series5
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- MD Series360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- EffiBOT—
- MD Seriesopen rest
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- EffiBOT—
- MD SeriesYes
Commercial
Pricing Models
- EffiBOT—
- MD 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 (values differ) | 8 hrs | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 900 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| 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 | natural feature |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 2.2 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | lifepo4 |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 0.3 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (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, Charge Cycles (Rated), Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, 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 | MD Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, MD 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes EffiBOT and MD Series?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. MD Series is made by OMRON Robotics, based in JP.
How do EffiBOT and MD Series compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. MD 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 MD 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 MD 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 MD 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.