S-series sort vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of S-series sort (Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd.) and T3 (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- S-series sortChina
- T3United States
Year First Available
- S-series sort2015
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- S-series sort0 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- T3Contact for quote
Availability Status
- S-series sortACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- S-series sort100 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- S-series sortgoods to person
- T3tugger tractor
Robot Weight
- S-series sort235 kg
- T3—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- S-series sortother
- T3hybrid
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- S-series sortli ion
- T3li ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- S-series sort$7,900 USD
- T3Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available | 2015 | 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 | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | tugger tractor |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | hybrid |
| 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, 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 | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $7,900 | No price |
| Payback period | 1.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $242,100 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +3065% | — |
T3 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 T3?
S-series sort is made by Beijing Geekplus Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were S-series sort and T3 launched?
S-series sort launched in 2015. T3 launched in 2015.
How do S-series sort and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
S-series sort grades AA on the Robo Index. T3 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 S-series sort and T3 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 T3?
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 T3 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.