Skypod vs HD Series
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and HD Series (OMRON Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- HD SeriesJapan
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- HD Series—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- HD Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- HD SeriesContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- HD Series12.5 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- HD SeriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- HD Series1,500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- HD Seriespallet mover
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- HD Series0 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- HD Seriesnatural feature
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesYes
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Skypod—
- HD Series1.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- HD Serieslifepo4
Runtime (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- HD Series9 hrs
Charging Time
- Skypod—
- HD Series0.4 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesYes
Auto Docking
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesYes
Battery Swap
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesNo
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesYes
R15.08 Certified
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesNo
Safety Category
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesCat.3 PLd
Emergency Stops
- Skypod—
- HD Series5
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- HD Series360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- Skypod—
- HD Seriesopen rest
Fleet Size Supported
- Skypod—
- HD Series100
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Skypod—
- HD SeriesYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- HD SeriesContact for quote
Pricing Models
- Skypod—
- HD Seriescapex
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Japan |
| 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 (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | — | 12.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1,500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | pallet mover |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 0 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | natural feature |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | lifepo4 |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 0.4 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Fleet Size Supported (values differ) | — | 100 |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | capex |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charge Cycles (Rated), Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, 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 | HD Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
HD Series 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 HD Series?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. HD Series is made by OMRON Robotics, based in JP.
How do Skypod and HD Series compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.5 on the Robo Score. HD Series scores 53.8. 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 HD Series 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 HD Series?
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 HD Series 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.