Freight 100 vs Handle
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 100 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and Handle (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 100United States
- HandleUnited States
Year First Available
- Freight 1002014
- Handle2019
Verified Deployments
- Freight 1000 Deployments
- Handle0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Freight 100$35,000
- HandleContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 1009 hrs
- Handle4 hrs
Availability Status
- Freight 100ACTIVE
- HandleACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 10078 kg
- Handle30 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 100goods to person
- Handlepallet mover
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 100slam natural
- Handle—
Pedestrian Detection
- Freight 100—
- HandleYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 100li ion
- Handle—
Auto Docking
- Freight 100—
- HandleYes
Battery Swap
- Freight 100—
- HandleYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 100$35,000
- HandleContact for quote
Warranty
- Freight 1001 yrs
- Handle—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 78 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | pallet mover |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | 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: Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle 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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Freight 100 and Handle?
Freight 100 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. Handle is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were Freight 100 and Handle launched?
Freight 100 launched in 2014. Handle launched in 2019.
How do Freight 100 and Handle compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Freight 100 scores 55/100. Handle scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Freight 100 and Handle 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 Freight 100 and Handle?
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
Freight 100 vs Handle 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.