Freight 500 vs S-series sort
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (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 500United States
- S-series sortChina
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- S-series sort2015
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- S-series sort0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- S-series sort—
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- S-series sortACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- S-series sort100 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- S-series sortgoods to person
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- S-series sort—
Robot Weight
- Freight 500—
- S-series sort235 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- S-series sortother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- S-series sortli ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 500 kg | 100 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | goods to person |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 235 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | $7,900 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 | Freight 500 | 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 500 and S-series sort?
Freight 500 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 500 and S-series sort launched?
Freight 500 launched in 2014. S-series sort launched in 2015.
How do Freight 500 and S-series sort compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 grades AA 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 500 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 500 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 500 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.