HEROS 444 vs MANTIS
Side-by-side comparison of HEROS 444 (Innok Robotics) and MANTIS (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- HEROS 4442012
- MANTIS—
Verified Deployments
- HEROS 4440 Deployments
- MANTIS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HEROS 44416 hrs
- MANTIS0.3 hrs
Availability Status
- HEROS 444ACTIVE
- MANTISACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- HEROS 444400 kg
- MANTIS5 kg
Max Speed
- HEROS 4440.9 m/s
- MANTIS10 m/s
IP Rating
- HEROS 444IP65
- MANTIS—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 16 hrs | 0.3 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 400 kg | 5 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.9 m/s | 10 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes HEROS 444 and MANTIS?
HEROS 444 is made by Innok Robotics. MANTIS is made by German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence GmbH.
How do HEROS 444 and MANTIS compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HEROS 444 scores 37/100. MANTIS scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between HEROS 444 and MANTIS?
HEROS 444 carries up to 400 kg. MANTIS carries up to 5 kg.
Are HEROS 444 and MANTIS in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between HEROS 444 and MANTIS?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
HEROS 444 vs MANTIS compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.