Skypod vs LUNA
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and LUNA (IPLUSMOBOT) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- LUNAChina
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- LUNA—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- LUNA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- LUNAContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- LUNA6 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- LUNAACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- LUNA20,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- LUNApallet mover
Length
- Skypod—
- LUNA8,500 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- LUNA3,500 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- LUNAnatural feature
Localization Accuracy
- Skypod—
- LUNA50 mm
Docking Repeatability
- Skypod—
- LUNA30 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- LUNAYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- LUNA1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Skypod—
- LUNA1.4 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- LUNAother
Runtime (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- LUNA6 hrs
Auto Docking
- Skypod—
- LUNAYes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- Skypod—
- LUNA1500
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Skypod—
- LUNAYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- LUNAContact 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 (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 20,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | — | 8,500 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 3,500 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | natural feature |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 50 mm |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | — | 30 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 6 hrs |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | — | 1500 |
| 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: Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, 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 | LUNA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
LUNA 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Skypod and LUNA?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. LUNA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN.
How do Skypod and LUNA compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.5 on the Robo Score. LUNA scores 50.7. 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 LUNA 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 LUNA?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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About this comparison
Skypod vs LUNA 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.