Locus Vector vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of Locus Vector (Locus Robotics Corp.) and T3 (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Locus VectorUnited States
- T3United States
Year First Available
- Locus Vector2023
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- Locus Vector0 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Locus Vector$35,000 USD
- T3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Locus Vector10 hrs
- T3—
Availability Status
- Locus VectorACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Locus Vector272.2 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- Locus Vectorother
- T3tugger tractor
Turning Radius
- Locus Vector0 mm
- T3—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Locus Vectorother
- T3hybrid
Pedestrian Detection
- Locus VectorYes
- T3—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Locus Vectorother
- T3li ion
Auto Docking
- Locus VectorYes
- T3—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Locus Vector360 °
- T3—
Connectivity
API Type
- Locus Vectoropen rest
- T3—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Locus VectorYes
- T3—
OTA Updates
- Locus VectorYes
- T3—
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- Locus VectorYes
- T3—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Locus Vector$35,000 USD
- T3Contact for quote
Pricing Models
- Locus Vectorraas
- T3—
Warranty
- Locus Vector2 yrs
- T3—
Expected Service Life
- Locus Vector7 yrs
- T3—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 10 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 272.2 kg | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | tugger tractor |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | hybrid |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | raas | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 7 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, 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, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month
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 | Locus Vector | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | — |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Locus Vector and T3?
Locus Vector is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
When were Locus Vector and T3 launched?
Locus Vector launched in 2023. T3 launched in 2015.
How do Locus Vector and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
Locus Vector grades A 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 Locus Vector 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 Locus Vector 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
Locus Vector 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.