S-series sort vs AROUND
Side-by-side comparison of S-series sort (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) and AROUND (NAVER LABS Corp.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S-series sortChina
- AROUNDSouth Korea
Year First Available
- S-series sort2015
- AROUND2017
Verified Deployments
- S-series sort0 Deployments
- AROUND0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- AROUNDResearch platform
Availability Status
- S-series sortACTIVE
- AROUNDACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- S-series sort100 kg
- AROUND—
AMR Subtype
- S-series sortgoods to person
- AROUNDother
Robot Weight
- S-series sort235 kg
- AROUND—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- S-series sortother
- AROUNDother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- S-series sortli ion
- AROUNDother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- AROUNDResearch platform
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $7,900 USD | Research platform |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | other |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $7,900 USD | Research platform |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, 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
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 | S-series sort | AROUND |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3065% | — |
AROUND 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 S-series sort and AROUND?
S-series sort is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. AROUND is made by NAVER LABS Corp., based in KR.
When were S-series sort and AROUND launched?
S-series sort launched in 2015. AROUND launched in 2017.
How do S-series sort and AROUND compare on the Robo Index?
S-series sort grades AA on the Robo Index. AROUND grades B. 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 AROUND 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 AROUND?
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 AROUND 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.