LUNA vs Proteus
Side-by-side comparison of LUNA (IPLUSMOBOT) and Proteus (Amazon Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LUNAChina
- ProteusUnited States
Year First Available
- LUNA—
- Proteus2022
Verified Deployments
- LUNA0 Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LUNA6 hrs
- Proteus—
Availability Status
- LUNAACTIVE
- ProteusACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- LUNA20,000 kg
- Proteus22.7 kg
AMR Subtype
- LUNApallet mover
- Proteusunit load carrier
Length
- LUNA8,500 mm
- Proteus—
Width
- LUNA3,500 mm
- Proteus—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- LUNAnatural feature
- Proteusslam natural
Localization Accuracy
- LUNA50 mm
- Proteus—
Docking Repeatability
- LUNA30 mm
- Proteus—
Pedestrian Detection
- LUNAYes
- ProteusYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- LUNA1.4 m/s
- Proteus—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- LUNA1.4 m/s
- Proteus—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- LUNAother
- Proteusother
Runtime (Loaded)
- LUNA6 hrs
- Proteus—
Auto Docking
- LUNAYes
- Proteus—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- LUNA1500
- Proteus—
Safety
Safety Category
- LUNA—
- ProteusSIL2
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- LUNAYes
- ProteusYes
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2022 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 20,000 kg | 22.7 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 8,500 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 3,500 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | natural feature | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 50 mm | — |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 30 mm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 6 hrs | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | 1500 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | SIL2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt | Yes | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes LUNA and Proteus?
LUNA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US.
How do LUNA and Proteus compare on the Robo Index?
LUNA scores 54/100. Proteus scores 81/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LUNA 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 LUNA 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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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
LUNA 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.