FlexPorter DO vs Freight 500
Side-by-side comparison of FlexPorter DO (Syrius Technology) and Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FlexPorter DOChina
- Freight 500United States
Year First Available
- FlexPorter DO—
- Freight 5002017
Verified Deployments
- FlexPorter DO0 Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FlexPorter DOContact for quote
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- FlexPorter DO—
- Freight 5009 hrs
Availability Status
- FlexPorter DOACTIVE
- Freight 500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- FlexPorter DO1,000 kg
- Freight 500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- FlexPorter DOunit load carrier
- Freight 500other
Width
- FlexPorter DO—
- Freight 5001,016 mm
Robot Weight
- FlexPorter DO250 kg
- Freight 500—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- FlexPorter DOslam natural
- Freight 500other
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- FlexPorter DOli ion
- Freight 500other
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FlexPorter DOContact for quote
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | other |
| Width (values differ) | — | 1,016 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 250 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, 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, 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 | FlexPorter DO | Freight 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $35,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +614% |
FlexPorter DO 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 FlexPorter DO and Freight 500?
FlexPorter DO is made by Syrius Technology, based in CN. Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US.
How do FlexPorter DO and Freight 500 compare on the Robo Score?
FlexPorter DO scores 54.3 on the Robo Score. Freight 500 scores 70.0. 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 FlexPorter DO and Freight 500 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 FlexPorter DO and Freight 500?
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
FlexPorter DO vs Freight 500 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.