Handle vs TORU
Side-by-side comparison of Handle (Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary)) and TORU (Magazino) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HandleUnited States
- TORUGermany
Year First Available
- Handle2019
- TORU2016
Verified Deployments
- Handle0 Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HandleContact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Handle4 hrs
- TORU9 hrs
Availability Status
- HandleACTIVE
- TORUACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Handle30 kg
- TORU95 kg
AMR Subtype
- Handlepallet mover
- TORUother
Length
- Handle—
- TORU102.4 mm
Width
- Handle—
- TORU66.9 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Handle—
- TORUother
Pedestrian Detection
- HandleYes
- TORU—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Handle—
- TORUother
Auto Docking
- HandleYes
- TORU—
Battery Swap
- HandleYes
- TORU—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HandleContact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Warranty
- Handle—
- TORU1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | 95 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 102.4 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 66.9 mm |
| 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) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, 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 | Handle | TORU |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $63,000 |
| Payback period | — | 15.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $187,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +297% |
Handle 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 Handle and TORU?
Handle is made by Boston Dynamics, Inc. (Hyundai Motor Group subsidiary), based in US. TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE.
When were Handle and TORU launched?
Handle launched in 2019. TORU launched in 2016.
How do Handle and TORU compare on the Robo Score?
Handle scores 59.6 on the Robo Score. TORU scores 73.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Handle and TORU 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 TORU?
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 TORU 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 Score is calculated.