Freight 500 vs Sherpa Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and Sherpa Tugger (Ati Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- Sherpa TuggerUnited States
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- Sherpa Tugger2025
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- Sherpa Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- Sherpa Tugger8 hrs
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- Sherpa TuggerACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- Sherpa Tugger1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- Sherpa Tuggertugger
Length
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger1,395 mm
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- Sherpa Tugger640 mm
Turning Radius
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger2,200 mm
Ground Clearance
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger55 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- Sherpa Tuggerlidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger10 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger1.7 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- Sherpa Tuggerli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tugger5 kWh
Battery Swap
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Connectivity
API Type
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa Tuggeropen rest
OTA Updates
- Freight 500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 9 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | tugger |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,395 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | 640 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,200 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 55 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Min Aisle Width, Robot Weight, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Freight 500 and Sherpa Tugger?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. Sherpa Tugger is made by Ati Robotics, based in US.
When were Freight 500 and Sherpa Tugger launched?
Freight 500 launched in 2014. Sherpa Tugger launched in 2025.
How do Freight 500 and Sherpa Tugger compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 grades AA on the Robo Index. Sherpa Tugger grades BBB. 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 Sherpa Tugger 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 Sherpa Tugger?
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 Sherpa Tugger 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.