HIKROBOT F4-1000-C vs TurtleBot
Side-by-side comparison of HIKROBOT F4-1000-C (Shenzhen Smart Electromechanical Co., Ltd) and TurtleBot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-CChina
- TurtleBotUnited States
Year First Available
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C—
- TurtleBot2011
Verified Deployments
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C0 Deployments
- TurtleBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C$10,167
- TurtleBot$1,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C—
- TurtleBot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-CACTIVE
- TurtleBotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C1,500 kg
- TurtleBot5 kg
AMR Subtype
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-Cforklift pallet
- TurtleBotother
Min Aisle Width
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C3,600 mm
- TurtleBot—
Robot Weight
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C—
- TurtleBot6.3 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-Cslam natural
- TurtleBotother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-Cli ion
- TurtleBotother
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HIKROBOT F4-1000-C$10,167
- TurtleBot$1,500
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $10,167 | $1,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 5 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | other |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 3,600 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 6.3 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $10,167 | $1,500 |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes HIKROBOT F4-1000-C and TurtleBot?
HIKROBOT F4-1000-C is made by Shenzhen Smart Electromechanical Co., Ltd, based in CN. TurtleBot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
How much does HIKROBOT F4-1000-C cost compared to TurtleBot?
HIKROBOT F4-1000-C is listed at $10,167. TurtleBot is listed at $1,500.
How do HIKROBOT F4-1000-C and TurtleBot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
HIKROBOT F4-1000-C scores 37/100. TurtleBot scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are HIKROBOT F4-1000-C and TurtleBot 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 HIKROBOT F4-1000-C and TurtleBot?
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
HIKROBOT F4-1000-C vs TurtleBot 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.