Proteus vs VNP 30
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and VNP 30 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- VNP 30China
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- VNP 30—
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- VNP 300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- VNP 30ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- VNP 303,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- VNP 30pallet mover
Turning Radius
- Proteus—
- VNP 302,020 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Proteus—
- VNP 302,600 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- VNP 30vision,visual slam
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- VNP 30—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- VNP 30—
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- VNP 30—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- Proteus—
- VNP 30WMS
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- VNP 30—
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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 (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 3,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,020 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 2,600 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | vision,visual slam |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| 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 | — |
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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), 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, 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 VNP 30?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. VNP 30 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do Proteus and VNP 30 compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus grades AAA on the Robo Index. VNP 30 grades A. 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 VNP 30 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 VNP 30?
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 VNP 30 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.