EffiBOT vs SMR250 series
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and SMR250 series (ADLINK Technology Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- SMR250 seriesTaiwan
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- SMR250 series—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- SMR250 series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- SMR250 series—
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- SMR250 seriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- SMR250 series—
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- SMR250 series—
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- SMR250 series—
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- SMR250 series—
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- SMR250 series—
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- SMR250 series—
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- SMR250 series—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- SMR250 series—
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- SMR250 series—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- SMR250 series—
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- SMR250 series—
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- SMR250 series—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- SMR250 series—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
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), 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, 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 | SMR250 series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, SMR250 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 SMR250 series?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. SMR250 series is made by ADLINK Technology Inc., based in TW.
How do EffiBOT and SMR250 series compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. SMR250 series scores 47.5. 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 SMR250 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 SMR250 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 SMR250 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.