Proteus vs Sherpa MINI
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and Sherpa MINI (Sherpa Mobile Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- Sherpa MINIFrance
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- Sherpa MINI2020
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- Sherpa MINI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- Sherpa MINIACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- Sherpa MINI—
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- Sherpa MINI—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- Sherpa MINI—
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- Sherpa MINI—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- Sherpa MINI—
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- Sherpa MINI—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- Sherpa MINI—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 22.7 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | — |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | SIL2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, 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
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 | Proteus | Sherpa MINI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Proteus, Sherpa MINI 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 Proteus and Sherpa MINI?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. Sherpa MINI is made by Sherpa Mobile Robotics, based in FR.
When were Proteus and Sherpa MINI launched?
Proteus launched in 2022. Sherpa MINI launched in 2020.
How do Proteus and Sherpa MINI compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus grades AA on the Robo Index. Sherpa MINI grades B. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Proteus and Sherpa MINI 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 Proteus and Sherpa MINI?
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
Proteus vs Sherpa MINI 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.