Skypod vs Sereact Pick & Place
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and Sereact Pick & Place (Sereact) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- Sereact Pick & PlaceGermany
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- Sereact Pick & Place—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- Sereact Pick & Place0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- Sereact Pick & PlaceContact for quote
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- Sereact Pick & PlaceACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- Sereact Pick & Place—
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- Sereact Pick & Place—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- Sereact Pick & Placelidar slam,vision
Performance
Picks / Hour / Robot
- Skypod—
- Sereact Pick & Place450
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- Sereact Pick & Place—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Skypod—
- Sereact Pick & PlaceYes
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- Skypod—
- Sereact Pick & Place99.9 %
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- Sereact Pick & PlaceContact for quote
Pricing Models
- Skypod—
- Sereact Pick & Placeraas
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Germany |
| 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 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision |
| Performance | ||
| Picks / Hour / Robot (values differ) | — | 450 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Uptime SLA (values differ) | — | 99.9 % |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | raas |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), 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, 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 | Sereact Pick & Place |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
Sereact Pick & Place 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 Sereact Pick & Place?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. Sereact Pick & Place is made by Sereact, based in DE.
How do Skypod and Sereact Pick & Place compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.5 on the Robo Score. Sereact Pick & Place scores 51.9. 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 Sereact Pick & Place 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 Sereact Pick & Place?
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
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About this comparison
Skypod vs Sereact Pick & Place 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.