MD Series vs SEER AMB
Side-by-side comparison of MD Series (OMRON Robotics) and SEER AMB (Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MD SeriesJapan
- SEER AMBChina
Year First Available
- MD Series—
- SEER AMB2015
Verified Deployments
- MD Series0 Deployments
- SEER AMB0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MD Series10 hrs
- SEER AMB8 hrs
Availability Status
- MD SeriesACTIVE
- SEER AMBACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MD Series900 kg
- SEER AMB1,500 kg
AMR Subtype
- MD Seriespallet mover
- SEER AMBforklift pallet
Turning Radius
- MD Series0 mm
- SEER AMB—
Min Aisle Width
- MD Series—
- SEER AMB1,092 mm
Robot Weight
- MD Series—
- SEER AMB265 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MD Seriesnatural feature
- SEER AMBslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- MD Series2.2 m/s
- SEER AMB—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MD Serieslifepo4
- SEER AMBli fepo4
Battery Capacity
- MD Series—
- SEER AMB1.9 kWh
Runtime (Loaded)
- MD Series8 hrs
- SEER AMB—
Charging Time
- MD Series0.3 hrs
- SEER AMB—
Opportunity Charging
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Auto Docking
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Battery Swap
- MD SeriesNo
- SEER AMB—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
R15.08 Certified
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Safety Category
- MD SeriesCat.3 PLd
- SEER AMB—
Emergency Stops
- MD Series5
- SEER AMB—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MD Series360 °
- SEER AMB—
Connectivity
API Type
- MD Seriesopen rest
- SEER AMB—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- MD SeriesYes
- SEER AMB—
Commercial
Pricing Models
- MD Seriescapex
- SEER AMB—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 10 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 900 kg | 1,500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | forklift pallet |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 1,092 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 265 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | natural feature | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | lifepo4 | li fepo4 |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.9 kWh |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 0.3 hrs | — |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | No | — |
| 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) | 5 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | capex | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Length, Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Charge Cycles (Rated), Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, 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 | MD Series | SEER AMB |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MD Series, SEER AMB 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 MD Series and SEER AMB?
MD Series is made by OMRON Robotics, based in JP. SEER AMB is made by Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation, based in CN.
How do MD Series and SEER AMB compare on the Robo Score?
MD Series scores 53.8 on the Robo Score. SEER AMB scores 59.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are MD Series and SEER AMB 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 MD Series and SEER AMB?
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
MD Series vs SEER AMB 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 Score is calculated.