iMCS vs Proteus
Side-by-side comparison of iMCS (IPLUSMOBOT) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- iMCSChina
- ProteusUnited States
Year First Available
- iMCS—
- Proteus2022
Verified Deployments
- iMCS0 Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- iMCSACTIVE
- ProteusACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- iMCS300 kg
- Proteus22.7 kg
AMR Subtype
- iMCSother
- Proteusunit load carrier
Length
- iMCS782 mm
- Proteus—
Width
- iMCS635 mm
- Proteus—
Turning Radius
- iMCS400 mm
- Proteus—
Ground Clearance
- iMCS10 mm
- Proteus—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- iMCSlidar slam
- Proteusslam natural
Localization Accuracy
- iMCS10 mm
- Proteus—
Pedestrian Detection
- iMCS—
- ProteusYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- iMCS1 m/s
- Proteus—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- iMCS1.8 m/s
- Proteus—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- iMCSlifepo4
- Proteusother
Battery Capacity
- iMCS2.9 kWh
- Proteus—
Safety
Safety Category
- iMCS—
- ProteusSIL2
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- iMCS—
- ProteusYes
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 782 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 635 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 400 mm | — |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.8 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | lifepo4 | other |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 2.9 kWh | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Min Aisle Width, Robot Weight, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes iMCS and Proteus?
iMCS is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
How do iMCS and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?
iMCS grades BBB on the Robo Index. Proteus grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are iMCS and Proteus 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 iMCS and Proteus?
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
iMCS vs Proteus 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 Index is calculated.