LD vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of LD (Omron Adept) and T3 (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LDUnited States
- T3United States
Year First Available
- LD2013
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- LD0 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LD$30,000–$50,000 USD
- T3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LD15 hrs
- T3—
Availability Status
- LDACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- LD250 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- LDunit load carrier
- T3tugger tractor
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- LDslam natural
- T3hybrid
Pedestrian Detection
- LDYes
- T3—
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- LD1.2 m/s
- T3—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- LD1.8 m/s
- T3—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- LDli ion
- T3li ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- LD12 hrs
- T3—
Charging Time
- LD2.2 hrs
- T3—
Auto Docking
- LDYes
- T3—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- LDYes
- T3—
R15.08 Certified
- LDYes
- T3—
Safety Category
- LDCat.3 PLd
- T3—
Emergency Stops
- LD3
- T3—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- LD240 °
- T3—
Safety Zone Count
- LD29
- T3—
Connectivity
Fleet Size Supported
- LD100
- T3—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- LDYes
- T3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LD$30,000–$50,000 USD
- T3Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2013 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000–$50,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 15 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 250 kg | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tugger tractor |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | hybrid |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.8 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 12 hrs | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2.2 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 240 ° | — |
| Safety Zone Count (values differ) | 29 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Fleet Size Supported (values differ) | 100 | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000–$50,000 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, 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
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 | LD | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $40,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $210,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +525% | — |
T3 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 LD and T3?
LD is made by Omron Adept, based in US. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were LD and T3 launched?
LD launched in 2013. T3 launched in 2015.
How do LD and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
LD grades AA on the Robo Index. T3 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 T3 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 T3?
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 T3 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.