Skypod vs SmartLoop S1
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and SmartLoop S1 (SmartLoop Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- SmartLoop S1—
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- SmartLoop S1—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- SmartLoop S10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- SmartLoop S1Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- SmartLoop S110 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- SmartLoop S1ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- SmartLoop S1—
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- SmartLoop S1—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- SmartLoop S1lidar slam,vision
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- SmartLoop S1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- SmartLoop S1Contact for quote
Warranty
- Skypod—
- SmartLoop S12 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | — |
| 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) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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), Picks / Hour / Robot, 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, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, 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 | SmartLoop S1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
SmartLoop S1 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 SmartLoop S1?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. SmartLoop S1 is made by SmartLoop Robotics.
How do Skypod and SmartLoop S1 compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 71.9 on the Robo Score. SmartLoop S1 scores 50.0. 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 SmartLoop S1 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 SmartLoop S1?
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 SmartLoop S1 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.