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LD vs Proteus

Side-by-side comparison of LD (Omron Adept) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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LD
LDAA
Proteus
ProteusAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • LD
    LDUnited States
  • Proteus
    ProteusUnited States

Year First Available

  • LD
    LD2013
  • Proteus
    Proteus2022

Verified Deployments

  • LD
    LD0 Deployments
  • Proteus
    Proteus0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • LD
    LD$30,000–$50,000 USD
  • Proteus
    ProteusContact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • LD
    LD15 hrs
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Availability Status

  • LD
    LDACTIVE
  • Proteus
    ProteusACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor

Payload

  • LD
    LD250 kg
  • Proteus
    Proteus22.7 kg

AMR Subtype

  • LD
    LDunit load carrier
  • Proteus
    Proteusunit load carrier

Navigation & Sensing

Navigation Type

  • LD
    LDslam natural
  • Proteus
    Proteusslam natural

Pedestrian Detection

  • LD
    LDYes
  • Proteus
    ProteusYes

Performance

Max Speed (Loaded)

  • LD
    LD1.2 m/s
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Max Speed (Unloaded)

  • LD
    LD1.8 m/s
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Battery

Battery Chemistry

  • LD
    LDli ion
  • Proteus
    Proteusother

Runtime (Loaded)

  • LD
    LD12 hrs
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Charging Time

  • LD
    LD2.2 hrs
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Auto Docking

  • LD
    LDYes
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Safety

ISO 3691-4 Certified

  • LD
    LDYes
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

R15.08 Certified

  • LD
    LDYes
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Safety Category

  • LD
    LDCat.3 PLd
  • Proteus
    ProteusSIL2

Emergency Stops

  • LD
    LD3
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Safety LiDAR Coverage

  • LD
    LD240 °
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Safety Zone Count

  • LD
    LD29
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Connectivity

Fleet Size Supported

  • LD
    LD100
  • Proteus
    Proteus—

Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt

  • LD
    LDYes
  • Proteus
    ProteusYes

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • LD
    LD$30,000–$50,000 USD
  • Proteus
    ProteusContact for quote

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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, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, 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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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

MetricLDProteus
Investment$40,000No price
Payback period9.6 mo—
Net savings (5 yr)$210,000—
ROI (5 yr)+525%—

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 LD and Proteus?

LD is made by Omron Adept, based in US. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.

When were LD and Proteus launched?

LD launched in 2013. Proteus launched in 2022.

How do LD and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?

LD grades AA 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 LD 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 LD 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

LD 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.