LUD vs Newton
Side-by-side comparison of LUD (Lumos Robotics) and Newton (Noble Machines) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LUDChina
- Newton—
Year First Available
- LUD—
- Newton2026
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LUD8 hrs
- Newton5 hrs
Availability Status
- LUDACTIVE
- NewtonACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- LUD50 kg
- Newton23 kg
Max Speed
- LUD—
- Newton0.8 m/s
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2026 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 50 kg | 23 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 0.8 m/s |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Reach, IP Rating, Autonomy Level
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 | LUD | Newton |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
LUD, Newton have 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 LUD and Newton?
LUD is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN. Newton is made by Noble Machines.
What is the payload difference between LUD and Newton?
LUD carries up to 50 kg. Newton carries up to 23 kg.
Are LUD and Newton in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LUD and Newton?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
LUD vs Newton compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.