Husky vs W500QR
Side-by-side comparison of Husky (Clearpath Robotics) and W500QR (Shenzhen Wellwit Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HuskyCanada
- W500QRChina
Year First Available
- Husky2011
- W500QR—
Verified Deployments
- Husky0 Deployments
- W500QR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HuskyContact for quote
- W500QR$13,800 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Husky12 hrs
- W500QR8 hrs
Availability Status
- HuskyACTIVE
- W500QRACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- Husky100 kg
- W500QR500 kg
Max Speed
- Husky2 m/s
- W500QR—
Autonomy Level
- Huskyfully autonomous
- W500QR—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $13,800 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 500 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Reach, IP Rating
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 | Husky | W500QR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $13,800 |
| Payback period | — | 3.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $236,200 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1712% |
Husky 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Husky and W500QR?
Husky is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. W500QR is made by Shenzhen Wellwit Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Husky and W500QR compare on the Robo Score?
Husky scores 59.6 on the Robo Score. W500QR scores 43.7. 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.
What is the payload difference between Husky and W500QR?
Husky carries up to 100 kg. W500QR carries up to 500 kg.
Are Husky and W500QR in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Agv on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Agv robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AGV TCO: hardware, infrastructure, and maintenance.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Husky and W500QR?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AGV RFP red flags: avoiding vendor lock-in.
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About this comparison
Husky vs W500QR compares two robots in the agv 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.