Skypod vs FOLA
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and FOLA (IPLUSMOBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- FOLAChina
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- FOLA—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- FOLA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- FOLAContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- FOLA8 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- FOLAACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- FOLA300 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- FOLAforklift amr
Length
- Skypod—
- FOLA1,124 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- FOLA428 mm
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- FOLA1,801 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Skypod—
- FOLA600 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- FOLAlidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- FOLAYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- FOLA1.2 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Skypod—
- FOLA1.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- FOLAli ion nmc
Charging Time
- Skypod—
- FOLA1.5 hrs
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Skypod—
- FOLAYes
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- FOLA360 °
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Skypod—
- FOLAYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- FOLAContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 300 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | forklift amr |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,124 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 428 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,801 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 600 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,visual slam,hybrid slam |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | 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) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, 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 | Skypod | FOLA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
FOLA 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 Skypod and FOLA?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. FOLA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN.
How do Skypod and FOLA compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 71.9 on the Robo Score. FOLA scores 51.1. 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 Skypod and FOLA 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 Skypod and FOLA?
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
Skypod vs FOLA 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.