Skypod vs Sherpa Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and Sherpa Tugger (Ati Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- Sherpa TuggerUnited States
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- Sherpa Tugger2025
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- Sherpa Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger8 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- Sherpa TuggerACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- Sherpa Tugger1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- Sherpa Tuggertugger
Length
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger1,395 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger640 mm
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger2,200 mm
Ground Clearance
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger55 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- Sherpa Tuggerlidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger10 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger1.7 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- Sherpa Tuggerli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tugger5 kWh
Battery Swap
- Skypod—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Skypod—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Connectivity
API Type
- Skypod—
- Sherpa Tuggeropen rest
OTA Updates
- Skypod—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2025 |
| 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 (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | tugger |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,395 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 640 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,200 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 55 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| OTA Updates (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: Min Aisle Width, Robot Weight, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, 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 | Sherpa Tugger |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
Sherpa Tugger 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 Sherpa Tugger?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. Sherpa Tugger is made by Ati Robotics, based in US.
When were Skypod and Sherpa Tugger launched?
Skypod launched in 2017. Sherpa Tugger launched in 2025.
How do Skypod and Sherpa Tugger compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.3 on the Robo Score. Sherpa Tugger scores 51.2. 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 Sherpa Tugger 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 Sherpa Tugger?
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 Sherpa Tugger 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.