EffiBOT vs VNE 40
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and VNE 40 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- VNE 40China
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- VNE 40—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- VNE 400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- VNE 40—
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- VNE 40ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- VNE 402,803.2 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- VNE 40forklift amr
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- VNE 40—
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- VNE 40—
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- VNE 402,240 mm
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- VNE 402,799 mm
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- VNE 40—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- VNE 40lidar slam,visual slam
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- VNE 40—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- VNE 40—
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- VNE 40—
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- VNE 40—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- VNE 40—
| 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 (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 2,803.2 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift amr |
| Length (values differ) | 1,450 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 660 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 2,240 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 3,300 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam,visual slam |
| 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 | VNE 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, VNE 40 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 VNE 40?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. VNE 40 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do EffiBOT and VNE 40 compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. VNE 40 scores 52.4. 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 VNE 40 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 VNE 40?
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 VNE 40 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.