Husky vs WD500SL
Side-by-side comparison of Husky (Clearpath Robotics) and WD500SL (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
- WD500SLChina
Year First Available
- Husky2011
- WD500SL—
Verified Deployments
- Husky0 Deployments
- WD500SL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HuskyContact for quote
- WD500SL$15,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Husky12 hrs
- WD500SL6 hrs
Availability Status
- HuskyACTIVE
- WD500SLACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
IP Rating
- Husky—
- WD500SLIP20
Payload Capacity
- Husky100 kg
- WD500SL500 kg
Max Speed
- Husky2 m/s
- WD500SL—
Autonomy Level
- Huskyfully autonomous
- WD500SL—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $15,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP20 |
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 100 kg | 500 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | fully autonomous | — |
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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 | WD500SL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,000 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $235,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1567% |
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 WD500SL?
Husky is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. WD500SL is made by Shenzhen Wellwit Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Husky and WD500SL compare on the Robo Score?
Husky scores 59.6 on the Robo Score. WD500SL scores 43.6. 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 WD500SL?
Husky carries up to 100 kg. WD500SL carries up to 500 kg.
Are Husky and WD500SL 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 WD500SL?
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 WD500SL 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.