S-series sort vs S20C
Side-by-side comparison of S-series sort (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) and S20C (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S-series sortChina
- S20CChina
Year First Available
- S-series sort2015
- S20C—
Verified Deployments
- S-series sort0 Deployments
- S20C0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- S20CContact for quote
Availability Status
- S-series sortACTIVE
- S20CACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- S-series sort100 kg
- S20C1,200 kg
AMR Subtype
- S-series sortgoods to person
- S20Cgoods to person
Length
- S-series sort—
- S20C1,090 mm
Width
- S-series sort—
- S20C830 mm
Turning Radius
- S-series sort—
- S20C774 mm
Robot Weight
- S-series sort235 kg
- S20C320 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- S-series sortother
- S20Cslam natural
Localization Accuracy
- S-series sort—
- S20C100 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- S-series sort—
- S20CYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- S-series sort—
- S20C1.6 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- S-series sort—
- S20C2.5 m/s
Picks / Hour / Robot
- S-series sort—
- S20C350
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- S-series sortli ion
- S20Cli ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- S20CContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $7,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 1,200 kg |
| AMR Subtype | goods to person | goods to person |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,090 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 830 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 774 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 320 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 100 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.6 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Picks / Hour / Robot (values differ) | — | 350 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $7,900 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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 | S20C |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3065% | — |
S20C 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 S20C?
S-series sort is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. S20C is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do S-series sort and S20C compare on the Robo Index?
S-series sort grades AA on the Robo Index. S20C 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 S20C 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 S20C?
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 S20C 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.