Freight 1500 vs S-series sort
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 1500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and S-series sort (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 1500United States
- S-series sortChina
Year First Available
- Freight 15002014
- S-series sort2015
Verified Deployments
- Freight 15000 Deployments
- S-series sort0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Freight 1500$35,000 USD
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 15009 hrs
- S-series sort—
Availability Status
- Freight 1500ACTIVE
- S-series sortACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 150078 kg
- S-series sort100 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 1500goods to person
- S-series sortgoods to person
Robot Weight
- Freight 1500—
- S-series sort235 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 1500slam natural
- S-series sortother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 1500li ion
- S-series sortli ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 1500$35,000 USD
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
Warranty
- Freight 15001 yrs
- S-series sort—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $35,000 USD | $7,900 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 78 kg | 100 kg |
| AMR Subtype | goods to person | goods to person |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 235 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $7,900 USD |
| 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, 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 | Freight 1500 | S-series sort |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | $7,900 |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | $242,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | +3065% |
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 Freight 1500 and S-series sort?
Freight 1500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. S-series sort is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Freight 1500 and S-series sort launched?
Freight 1500 launched in 2014. S-series sort launched in 2015.
How do Freight 1500 and S-series sort compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 1500 grades A on the Robo Index. S-series sort 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 Freight 1500 and S-series sort 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 1500 and S-series sort?
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 1500 vs S-series sort 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.