QuickFork forklift AMR vs Sherpa Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of QuickFork forklift AMR (Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Sherpa Tugger (Ati Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- QuickFork forklift AMRChina
- Sherpa TuggerUnited States
Year First Available
- QuickFork forklift AMR2014
- Sherpa Tugger2025
Verified Deployments
- QuickFork forklift AMR0 Deployments
- Sherpa Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- QuickFork forklift AMR8 hrs
- Sherpa Tugger8 hrs
Availability Status
- QuickFork forklift AMRACTIVE
- Sherpa TuggerACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- QuickFork forklift AMR1,500 kg
- Sherpa Tugger1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
- Sherpa Tuggertugger
Length
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger1,395 mm
Width
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger640 mm
Turning Radius
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger2,200 mm
Ground Clearance
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger55 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
- Sherpa Tuggerlidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger10 mm
Pedestrian Detection
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger1.7 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
- Sherpa Tuggerli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tugger5 kWh
Battery Swap
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- QuickFork forklift AMRWES, WCS, RCS
- Sherpa Tugger—
API Type
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa Tuggeropen rest
OTA Updates
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | tugger |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,395 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 640 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,200 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 55 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 10 mm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kWh |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | WES, WCS, RCS | — |
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | — | Yes |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Min Aisle Width, Robot Weight, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Charge Cycles (Rated), R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, 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 QuickFork forklift AMR and Sherpa Tugger?
QuickFork forklift AMR is made by Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. Sherpa Tugger is made by Ati Robotics, based in US.
When were QuickFork forklift AMR and Sherpa Tugger launched?
QuickFork forklift AMR launched in 2014. Sherpa Tugger launched in 2025.
How do QuickFork forklift AMR and Sherpa Tugger compare on the Robo Index?
QuickFork forklift AMR grades AA on the Robo Index. Sherpa Tugger 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 QuickFork forklift AMR and Sherpa Tugger 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 QuickFork forklift AMR and Sherpa Tugger?
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
QuickFork forklift AMR vs Sherpa Tugger 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.