HMIShelf vs C-series carton pick
Side-by-side comparison of HMIShelf (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and C-series carton pick (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HMIShelfUnited States
- C-series carton pickChina
Year First Available
- HMIShelf2014
- C-series carton pick2015
Verified Deployments
- HMIShelf0 Deployments
- C-series carton pick0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HMIShelf$38,000 USD
- C-series carton pickContact for quote
Availability Status
- HMIShelfACTIVE
- C-series carton pickACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- HMIShelf78 kg
- C-series carton pick1,200 kg
AMR Subtype
- HMIShelfgoods to person
- C-series carton pickunit load carrier
Robot Weight
- HMIShelf—
- C-series carton pick270 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- HMIShelfslam natural
- C-series carton pickother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- HMIShelfli ion
- C-series carton pickother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HMIShelf$38,000 USD
- C-series carton pickContact for quote
Warranty
- HMIShelf1 yrs
- C-series carton pick—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $38,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 78 kg | 1,200 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | unit load carrier |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 270 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $38,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
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, 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 | HMIShelf | C-series carton pick |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $38,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $212,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +558% | — |
C-series carton pick 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 HMIShelf and C-series carton pick?
HMIShelf is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. C-series carton pick is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were HMIShelf and C-series carton pick launched?
HMIShelf launched in 2014. C-series carton pick launched in 2015.
How do HMIShelf and C-series carton pick compare on the Robo Index?
HMIShelf grades A on the Robo Index. C-series carton pick grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are HMIShelf and C-series carton pick 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 HMIShelf and C-series carton pick?
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
HMIShelf vs C-series carton pick 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 Index is calculated.