EMMA L vs Skypod
Side-by-side comparison of EMMA L (IPLUSMOBOT) and Skypod (Exotec SAS) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EMMA LChina
- SkypodFrance
Year First Available
- EMMA L—
- Skypod2017
Verified Deployments
- EMMA L0 Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- EMMA LContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EMMA L8 hrs
- Skypod—
Availability Status
- EMMA LACTIVE
- SkypodACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EMMA L1,500 kg
- Skypod30 kg
AMR Subtype
- EMMA Lother
- Skypodgoods to person
Length
- EMMA L983 mm
- Skypod—
Width
- EMMA L781 mm
- Skypod—
Turning Radius
- EMMA L942 mm
- Skypod—
Min Aisle Width
- EMMA L700 mm
- Skypod—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EMMA Llidar slam
- Skypodother
Localization Accuracy
- EMMA L30 mm
- Skypod—
Docking Repeatability
- EMMA L2 mm
- Skypod—
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- EMMA L1.2 m/s
- Skypod—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- EMMA L1.5 m/s
- Skypod—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EMMA L—
- Skypodli ion
Auto Docking
- EMMA LYes
- Skypod—
Safety
Emergency Stops
- EMMA L1
- Skypod—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EMMA L210 °
- Skypod—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EMMA LContact for quote
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | goods to person |
| Length (values differ) | 983 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 781 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 942 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 700 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 30 mm | — |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 2 mm | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | li ion |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 210 ° | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $65,000–$180,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, 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, 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 | EMMA L | Skypod |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $122,500 |
| Payback period | — | 29.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $127,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +104% |
EMMA L has 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 EMMA L and Skypod?
EMMA L is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR.
How do EMMA L and Skypod compare on the Robo Score?
EMMA L scores 50.8 on the Robo Score. Skypod scores 72.5. 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 EMMA L and Skypod 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 L and Skypod?
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 L vs Skypod 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.