Grand Éléphant vs Handle
Side-by-side comparison of Grand Éléphant (Les Machines de l'île) and Handle (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Grand ÉléphantFrance
- HandleUnited States
Year First Available
- Grand Éléphant2018
- Handle2019
Verified Deployments
- Grand Éléphant0 Deployments
- Handle0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Grand Éléphant$32
- HandleContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Grand Éléphant—
- Handle4 hrs
Availability Status
- Grand ÉléphantACTIVE
- HandleACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Grand Éléphant50 kg
- Handle30 kg
AMR Subtype
- Grand Éléphantother
- Handlepallet mover
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Grand Éléphantother
- Handle—
Pedestrian Detection
- Grand Éléphant—
- HandleYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Grand Éléphantother
- Handle—
Auto Docking
- Grand Éléphant—
- HandleYes
Battery Swap
- Grand Éléphant—
- HandleYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Grand Éléphant$32
- HandleContact for quote
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 4 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 30 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | pallet mover |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32 | Contact for quote |
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, Robot Weight, 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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Grand Éléphant and Handle?
Grand Éléphant is made by Les Machines de l'île, based in FR. Handle is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US.
When were Grand Éléphant and Handle launched?
Grand Éléphant launched in 2018. Handle launched in 2019.
How do Grand Éléphant and Handle compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Grand Éléphant scores 56/100. Handle scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Grand Éléphant and Handle 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 Grand Éléphant and Handle?
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
Grand Éléphant vs Handle 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.