Proteus vs SLAM
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and SLAM (RuanYi Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- SLAMChina
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- SLAM—
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- SLAM0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ProteusContact for quote
- SLAM$9,900 USD
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- SLAMACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- SLAM1,500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- SLAMforklift pallet
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- SLAMslam natural
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- SLAM—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- SLAMother
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- SLAM—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- SLAM—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ProteusContact for quote
- SLAM$9,900 USD
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 1,500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift pallet |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | other | other |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | SIL2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $9,900 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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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 | SLAM |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $9,900 |
| Payback period | — | 2.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $240,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2425% |
Proteus 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 Proteus and SLAM?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. SLAM is made by RuanYi Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Proteus and SLAM compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus grades AA on the Robo Index. SLAM grades AA. 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 SLAM 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 SLAM?
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 SLAM 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.