Intelligent Unmanned Forklift vs Proteus
Side-by-side comparison of Intelligent Unmanned Forklift (RuanYi Technology Co., Ltd.) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, 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
- Intelligent Unmanned ForkliftChina
- ProteusUnited States
Year First Available
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift2019
- Proteus2022
Verified Deployments
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift0 Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift$4,000 USD
- ProteusContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift5 hrs
- Proteus—
Availability Status
- Intelligent Unmanned ForkliftACTIVE
- ProteusACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift300 kg
- Proteus22.7 kg
AMR Subtype
- Intelligent Unmanned Forkliftforklift pallet
- Proteusunit load carrier
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Intelligent Unmanned Forkliftslam natural
- Proteusslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift—
- ProteusYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Intelligent Unmanned Forkliftli ion
- Proteusother
Safety
Safety Category
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift—
- ProteusSIL2
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift—
- ProteusYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Intelligent Unmanned Forklift$4,000 USD
- ProteusContact for quote
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $4,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $4,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, 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, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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 | Intelligent Unmanned Forklift | Proteus |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $4,000 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +6150% | — |
Proteus 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Intelligent Unmanned Forklift and Proteus?
Intelligent Unmanned Forklift is made by RuanYi Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
When were Intelligent Unmanned Forklift and Proteus launched?
Intelligent Unmanned Forklift launched in 2019. Proteus launched in 2022.
How do Intelligent Unmanned Forklift and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?
Intelligent Unmanned Forklift grades A on the Robo Index. Proteus grades AA. 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 Intelligent Unmanned Forklift 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 Intelligent Unmanned Forklift 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
Intelligent Unmanned Forklift 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.