OTTO vs RB-THERON
Side-by-side comparison of OTTO (OTTO Motors) and RB-THERON (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OTTOCanada
- RB-THERONSpain
Year First Available
- OTTO2015
- RB-THERON—
Verified Deployments
- OTTO0 Deployments
- RB-THERON0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- OTTOContact for quote
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- OTTO6 hrs
- RB-THERON8 hrs
Availability Status
- OTTOACTIVE
- RB-THERONACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- OTTO150 kg
- RB-THERON200 kg
AMR Subtype
- OTTOunit load carrier
- RB-THERONunit load carrier
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- OTTOother
- RB-THERONslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- OTTOYes
- RB-THERON—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- OTTOother
- RB-THERONother
Connectivity
API Type
- OTTOopen rest
- RB-THERON—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OTTOContact for quote
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $31,166–$43,506 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 150 kg | 200 kg |
| AMR Subtype | unit load carrier | unit load carrier |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $31,166–$43,506 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, 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, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, 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 | OTTO | RB-THERON |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $37,336 |
| Payback period | — | 9.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $212,664 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +570% |
OTTO 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 OTTO and RB-THERON?
OTTO is made by OTTO Motors, based in CA. RB-THERON is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
How do OTTO and RB-THERON compare on the Robo Score?
OTTO scores 64.4 on the Robo Score. RB-THERON scores 65.1. 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 OTTO and RB-THERON 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 OTTO and RB-THERON?
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
OTTO vs RB-THERON 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.