RangerBot vs THeMIS
Side-by-side comparison of RangerBot (Queensland University of Technology) and THeMIS (Milrem Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RangerBot—
- THeMISEstonia
Year First Available
- RangerBot—
- THeMIS2015
Verified Deployments
- RangerBot0 Deployments
- THeMIS0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RangerBot—
- THeMIS1.5 hrs
Availability Status
- RangerBotACTIVE
- THeMISACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- RangerBot—
- THeMIS1,200 kg
Max Speed
- RangerBot—
- THeMIS5.6 m/s
Autonomy Level
- RangerBotsemi-autonomous
- THeMIS—
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Estonia |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,200 kg |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 5.6 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | semi-autonomous | — |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Reach, IP Rating
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | RangerBot | THeMIS |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
RangerBot, THeMIS have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes RangerBot and THeMIS?
RangerBot is made by Queensland University of Technology. THeMIS is made by Milrem Robotics, based in EE.
How do RangerBot and THeMIS compare on the Robo Index?
RangerBot grades B on the Robo Index. THeMIS grades AA. 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 RangerBot and THeMIS in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Security on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between RangerBot and THeMIS?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The security-robot vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
RangerBot vs THeMIS compares two robots in the security 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.