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S-series sort vs Locus Vector

Side-by-side comparison of S-series sort (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) and Locus Vector (Locus Robotics Corp.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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S-series sort
S-series sortAA
Locus Vector
Locus VectorA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • S-series sort
    S-series sortChina
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorUnited States

Year First Available

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort2015
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector2023

Verified Deployments

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort0 Deployments
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort$7,900 USD
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector$35,000 USD

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector10 hrs

Availability Status

  • S-series sort
    S-series sortACTIVE
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor

Payload

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort100 kg
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector272.2 kg

AMR Subtype

  • S-series sort
    S-series sortgoods to person
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vectorother

Turning Radius

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector0 mm

Robot Weight

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort235 kg
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector—

Navigation & Sensing

Navigation Type

  • S-series sort
    S-series sortother
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vectorother

Pedestrian Detection

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorYes

Battery

Battery Chemistry

  • S-series sort
    S-series sortli ion
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vectorother

Auto Docking

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorYes

Safety

Safety LiDAR Coverage

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector360 °

Connectivity

API Type

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vectoropen rest

Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorYes

OTA Updates

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorYes

Reliability

Predictive Maintenance

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus VectorYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort$7,900 USD
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector$35,000 USD

Pricing Models

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vectorraas

Warranty

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector2 yrs

Expected Service Life

  • S-series sort
    S-series sort—
  • Locus Vector
    Locus Vector7 yrs

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, 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, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month

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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

MetricS-series sortLocus Vector
Investment$7,900$35,000
Payback period1.9 mo8.4 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$242,100$215,000
ROI (5 yr)+3065%+614%

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 S-series sort and Locus Vector?

S-series sort is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Locus Vector is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US.

When were S-series sort and Locus Vector launched?

S-series sort launched in 2015. Locus Vector launched in 2023.

How do S-series sort and Locus Vector compare on the Robo Index?

S-series sort grades AA on the Robo Index. Locus Vector grades A. 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 S-series sort and Locus 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 S-series sort and Locus 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

S-series sort vs Locus 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.