Proteus vs VNQ 50
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and VNQ 50 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- VNQ 50China
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- VNQ 50—
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- VNQ 500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- VNQ 50ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- VNQ 505,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- VNQ 50tugger
Turning Radius
- Proteus—
- VNQ 501,300 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Proteus—
- VNQ 501,700 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- VNQ 50lidar slam
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- VNQ 50—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- VNQ 50—
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- VNQ 50—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- VNQ 50—
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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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 5,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tugger |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 1,700 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam |
| 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 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, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Proteus and VNQ 50?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. VNQ 50 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do Proteus and VNQ 50 compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus scores 81/100. VNQ 50 scores 60/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Proteus and VNQ 50 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 VNQ 50?
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 VNQ 50 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.