Handle vs LD
Side-by-side comparison of Handle (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and LD (Omron Adept) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HandleUnited States
- LDUnited States
Year First Available
- Handle2019
- LD2013
Verified Deployments
- Handle0 Deployments
- LD0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HandleContact for quote
- LD$30,000–$50,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Handle4 hrs
- LD15 hrs
Availability Status
- HandleACTIVE
- LDACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Handle30 kg
- LD250 kg
AMR Subtype
- Handlepallet mover
- LDunit load carrier
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Handle—
- LDslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- HandleYes
- LDYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Handle—
- LD1.2 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Handle—
- LD1.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Handle—
- LDli ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- Handle—
- LD12 hrs
Charging Time
- Handle—
- LD2.2 hrs
Auto Docking
- HandleYes
- LDYes
Battery Swap
- HandleYes
- LD—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Handle—
- LDYes
R15.08 Certified
- Handle—
- LDYes
Safety Category
- Handle—
- LDCat.3 PLd
Emergency Stops
- Handle—
- LD3
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Handle—
- LD240 °
Safety Zone Count
- Handle—
- LD29
Connectivity
Fleet Size Supported
- Handle—
- LD100
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Handle—
- LDYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HandleContact for quote
- LD$30,000–$50,000
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$50,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 4 hrs | 15 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 250 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 12 hrs |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 2.2 hrs |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 240 ° |
| Safety Zone Count (values differ) | — | 29 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Fleet Size Supported (values differ) | — | 100 |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$50,000 |
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, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Opportunity Charging, Charge Cycles (Rated), Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, 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 Handle and LD?
Handle is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. LD is made by Omron Adept, based in US.
When were Handle and LD launched?
Handle launched in 2019. LD launched in 2013.
How do Handle and LD compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Handle scores 59/100. LD scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Handle and LD 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 Handle and LD?
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
Handle vs LD 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.