EMMA K vs Proteus
Side-by-side comparison of EMMA K (IPLUSMOBOT) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EMMA KChina
- ProteusUnited States
Year First Available
- EMMA K—
- Proteus2022
Verified Deployments
- EMMA K0 Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EMMA K8 hrs
- Proteus—
Availability Status
- EMMA KACTIVE
- ProteusACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EMMA K400 kg
- Proteus22.7 kg
AMR Subtype
- EMMA Kpallet mover
- Proteusunit load carrier
Length
- EMMA K824 mm
- Proteus—
Width
- EMMA K533 mm
- Proteus—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EMMA Klidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam
- Proteusslam natural
Localization Accuracy
- EMMA K30 mm
- Proteus—
Docking Repeatability
- EMMA K2 mm
- Proteus—
Pedestrian Detection
- EMMA KYes
- ProteusYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- EMMA K1.2 m/s
- Proteus—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- EMMA K1.5 m/s
- Proteus—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EMMA Klifepo4
- Proteusother
Battery Capacity
- EMMA K1.3 kWh
- Proteus—
Charging Time
- EMMA K1.5 hrs
- Proteus—
Auto Docking
- EMMA KYes
- Proteus—
Safety
Safety Category
- EMMA K—
- ProteusSIL2
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EMMA K360 °
- Proteus—
Connectivity
API Type
- EMMA Kopen rest
- Proteus—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- EMMA KYes
- ProteusYes
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 400 kg | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 824 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 533 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 30 mm | — |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 2 mm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | lifepo4 | other |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 1.5 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt | Yes | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, 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, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes EMMA K and Proteus?
EMMA K is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
How do EMMA K and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?
EMMA K grades BBB on the Robo Index. Proteus grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are EMMA K and Proteus 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 EMMA K and Proteus?
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
EMMA K vs Proteus 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 Index is calculated.