Proteus vs VNST20-SINGLE
Side-by-side comparison of Proteus (Amazon Robotics) and VNST20-SINGLE (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ProteusUnited States
- VNST20-SINGLEChina
Year First Available
- Proteus2022
- VNST20-SINGLE2023
Verified Deployments
- Proteus0 Deployments
- VNST20-SINGLE0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ProteusACTIVE
- VNST20-SINGLEACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Proteus22.7 kg
- VNST20-SINGLE1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- Proteusunit load carrier
- VNST20-SINGLEpallet mover
Length
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE1,625 mm
Width
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE800 mm
Turning Radius
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE1,490 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE1,300 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Proteusslam natural
- VNST20-SINGLElidar slam,visual slam
Docking Repeatability
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE10 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- ProteusYes
- VNST20-SINGLEYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Proteus—
- VNST20-SINGLE1.4 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Proteusother
- VNST20-SINGLE—
Safety
Safety Category
- ProteusSIL2
- VNST20-SINGLE—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- ProteusYes
- VNST20-SINGLE—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 22.7 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,625 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 800 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,490 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam,visual slam |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | SIL2 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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 VNST20-SINGLE?
Proteus is made by Amazon Robotics, based in US. VNST20-SINGLE is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
When were Proteus and VNST20-SINGLE launched?
Proteus launched in 2022. VNST20-SINGLE launched in 2023.
How do Proteus and VNST20-SINGLE compare on the Robo Index?
Proteus grades AAA on the Robo Index. VNST20-SINGLE 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 VNST20-SINGLE 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 VNST20-SINGLE?
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 VNST20-SINGLE 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.