LocusBot vs Sherpa Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of LocusBot (Locus Robotics Corp.) and Sherpa Tugger (Ati Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LocusBotUnited States
- Sherpa TuggerUnited States
Year First Available
- LocusBot2023
- Sherpa Tugger2025
Verified Deployments
- LocusBot0 Deployments
- Sherpa Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LocusBot$950–$35,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LocusBot10 hrs
- Sherpa Tugger8 hrs
Availability Status
- LocusBotACTIVE
- Sherpa TuggerACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- LocusBot272 kg
- Sherpa Tugger1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- LocusBotother
- Sherpa Tuggertugger
Length
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger1,395 mm
Width
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger640 mm
Turning Radius
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger2,200 mm
Ground Clearance
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger55 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- LocusBotother
- Sherpa Tuggerlidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger10 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger1.7 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- LocusBotother
- Sherpa Tuggerli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tugger5 kWh
Battery Swap
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Connectivity
API Type
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa Tuggeropen rest
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- LocusBotYes
- Sherpa Tugger—
OTA Updates
- LocusBot—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LocusBot$950–$35,000 USD
- Sherpa TuggerContact for quote
Pricing Models
- LocusBotraas
- Sherpa Tugger—
Warranty
- LocusBot2 yrs
- Sherpa Tugger—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $950–$35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 272 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | tugger |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,395 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 640 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,200 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 55 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $950–$35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | raas | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes LocusBot and Sherpa Tugger?
LocusBot is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US. Sherpa Tugger is made by Ati Robotics, based in US.
When were LocusBot and Sherpa Tugger launched?
LocusBot launched in 2023. Sherpa Tugger launched in 2025.
How do LocusBot and Sherpa Tugger compare on the Robo Index?
LocusBot scores 90/100. Sherpa Tugger scores 42/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LocusBot and Sherpa Tugger 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 LocusBot and Sherpa Tugger?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
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About this comparison
LocusBot vs Sherpa Tugger 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.