C-series carton pick vs Vector
Side-by-side comparison of C-series carton pick (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) and Vector (Locus Robotics Corp.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- C-series carton pickChina
- VectorUnited States
Year First Available
- C-series carton pick2015
- Vector2014
Verified Deployments
- C-series carton pick0 Deployments
- Vector0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- C-series carton pickContact for quote
- Vector$35,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- C-series carton pick—
- Vector10 hrs
Availability Status
- C-series carton pickACTIVE
- VectorACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- C-series carton pick1,200 kg
- Vector272 kg
AMR Subtype
- C-series carton pickunit load carrier
- Vectorother
Robot Weight
- C-series carton pick270 kg
- Vector—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- C-series carton pickother
- Vectorother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- C-series carton pickother
- Vectorother
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- C-series carton pick—
- VectorYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- C-series carton pickContact for quote
- Vector$35,000 USD
Pricing Models
- C-series carton pick—
- Vectorraas
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,200 kg | 272 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | other |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 270 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 USD |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | raas |
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, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, 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 | C-series carton pick | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $35,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +614% |
C-series carton pick has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 C-series carton pick and Vector?
C-series carton pick is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Vector is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US.
When were C-series carton pick and Vector launched?
C-series carton pick launched in 2015. Vector launched in 2014.
How do C-series carton pick and Vector compare on the Robo Index?
C-series carton pick grades AA on the Robo Index. Vector 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 C-series carton pick and Vector 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 C-series carton pick and Vector?
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
C-series carton pick vs Vector 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.