Freight 500 vs VNST 20
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and VNST 20 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- VNST 20China
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- VNST 202023
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- VNST 200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- VNST 20Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- VNST 20—
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- VNST 20ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- VNST 202,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- VNST 20pallet mover
Length
- Freight 500—
- VNST 201,620 mm
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- VNST 20800 mm
Turning Radius
- Freight 500—
- VNST 201,431 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Freight 500—
- VNST 201,900 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- VNST 20natural landmark
Docking Repeatability
- Freight 500—
- VNST 2010 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- Freight 500—
- VNST 20Yes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Freight 500—
- VNST 201.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Freight 500—
- VNST 201.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- VNST 20—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- Freight 500—
- VNST 20WMS
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- VNST 20Contact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2023 |
| 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 | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 2,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,620 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | 800 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,431 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 1,900 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | natural landmark |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Freight 500 and VNST 20?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. VNST 20 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
When were Freight 500 and VNST 20 launched?
Freight 500 launched in 2014. VNST 20 launched in 2023.
How do Freight 500 and VNST 20 compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 grades AA on the Robo Index. VNST 20 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 VNST 20 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 VNST 20?
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 VNST 20 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.