EffiBOT vs VNK 15

Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and VNK 15 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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EffiBOT72.0

VNK 1552.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

EffiBOTFrance
VNK 15China

Year First Available

EffiBOT2015
VNK 15—

Verified Deployments

EffiBOT0 Deployments
VNK 150 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Battery / Shift Runtime

EffiBOT8 hrs
VNK 15—

Availability Status

EffiBOTACTIVE
VNK 15ACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor

Payload

EffiBOT500 kg
VNK 151,500 kg

AMR Subtype

EffiBOTunit load carrier
VNK 15pallet mover

Length

EffiBOT1,450 mm
VNK 15—

Width

EffiBOT660 mm
VNK 15—

Turning Radius

EffiBOT1,200 mm
VNK 15600 mm

Min Aisle Width

EffiBOT3,300 mm
VNK 15200 mm

Robot Weight

EffiBOT140 kg
VNK 15—

Navigation & Sensing

Navigation Type

EffiBOTslam natural
VNK 15lidar slam

Pedestrian Detection

EffiBOTYes
VNK 15—

Performance

Max Speed (Loaded)

EffiBOT—
VNK 151.5 m/s

Battery

Battery Chemistry

EffiBOTli ion
VNK 15—

Battery Capacity

EffiBOT1.6 kWh
VNK 15—

Charging Time

EffiBOT3.5 hrs
VNK 15—

Battery Swap

EffiBOT—
VNK 15Yes

Safety

Safety LiDAR Coverage

EffiBOT360 °
VNK 15360 °

Connectivity

WMS Integrations

EffiBOT—
VNK 15WMS (unspecified)

	EffiBOTamr-warehouseEffidence 72.0Robo Score	VNK 15amr-warehouseVisionNav 52.4Robo Score
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 Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	8 hrs	—
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload & Form Factor
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	500 kg	1,500 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	600 mm
Min Aisle Width (values differ)	3,300 mm	200 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	140 kg	—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type (values differ)	slam natural	lidar slam
Pedestrian Detection (values differ)	Yes	—
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ)	—	1.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry (values differ)	li ion	—
Battery Capacity (values differ)	1.6 kWh	—
Charging Time (values differ)	3.5 hrs	—
Battery Swap (values differ)	—	Yes
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage	360 °	360 °
Connectivity
WMS Integrations (values differ)	—	WMS (unspecified)

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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 (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, 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

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	EffiBOT	VNK 15
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

EffiBOT, VNK 15 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 VNK 15?

EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. VNK 15 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.

How do EffiBOT and VNK 15 compare on the Robo Score?

EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. VNK 15 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 VNK 15 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 VNK 15?

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 VNK 15 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.