Skypod vs VNSL 14
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and VNSL 14 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Cleaning & Facilities buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- VNSL 14China
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- VNSL 14—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- VNSL 140 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- VNSL 14Contact for quote
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- VNSL 14ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- VNSL 141,400 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- VNSL 14forklift amr
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- VNSL 141,876 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Skypod—
- VNSL 142,680 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- VNSL 14lidar slam,vision,visual slam
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- VNSL 14Yes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- VNSL 14—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- VNSL 14360 °
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- Skypod—
- VNSL 14WMS
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Skypod—
- VNSL 14Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- VNSL 14Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 1,400 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | forklift amr |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,876 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 2,680 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision,visual slam |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS |
| 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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 Zone Count, Audible Alert, 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 | VNSL 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
VNSL 14 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 VNSL 14?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. VNSL 14 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do Skypod and VNSL 14 compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.5 on the Robo Score. VNSL 14 scores 53.0. 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 VNSL 14 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 VNSL 14?
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 VNSL 14 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.