Freight 500 vs Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck (Vecna Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckUnited States
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truckpallet mover
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Min Aisle Width
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck1,828 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Trucklidar slam,vision
Pedestrian Detection
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Opportunity Charging
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Auto Docking
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck99.9 %
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckContact for quote
Pricing Models
- Freight 500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truckraas
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | pallet mover |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 1,828 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Uptime SLA (values differ) | — | 99.9 % |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | raas |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Turning Radius, 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, 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, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Freight 500 and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck is made by Vecna Robotics, Inc., based in US.
How do Freight 500 and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 scores 73/100. Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck scores 51/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Freight 500 and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck 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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck?
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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck 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.