Proteus vs VNKQ 20
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and VNKQ 20 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- VNKQ 20China
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- VNKQ 20—
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- VNKQ 200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- VNKQ 20ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- VNKQ 202,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- VNKQ 20forklift amr
Turning Radius
- Proteus—
- VNKQ 201,000 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Proteus—
- VNKQ 202,400 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- VNKQ 20vision
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- VNKQ 20—
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Proteus—
- VNKQ 202.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- VNKQ 20—
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- VNKQ 20—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- Proteus—
- VNKQ 20WMS
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- VNKQ 20—
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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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 2,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift amr |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,000 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 2,400 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | vision |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | SIL2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS |
| 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 Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), 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, 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 Proteus and VNKQ 20?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. VNKQ 20 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do Proteus and VNKQ 20 compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus grades AAA on the Robo Index. VNKQ 20 grades BBB. 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 VNKQ 20 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 VNKQ 20?
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 VNKQ 20 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.