RB-THERON vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of RB-THERON (Robotnik) and T3 (Aethon) — 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
- RB-THERONSpain
- T3United States
Year First Available
- RB-THERON—
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- RB-THERON0 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
- T3Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RB-THERON8 hrs
- T3—
Availability Status
- RB-THERONACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- RB-THERON200 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- RB-THERONunit load carrier
- T3tugger tractor
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- RB-THERONslam natural
- T3hybrid
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- RB-THERONother
- T3li ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
- T3Contact for quote
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $31,166–$43,506 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 200 kg | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tugger tractor |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | hybrid |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $31,166–$43,506 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, 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, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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 | RB-THERON | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,336 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $212,664 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +570% | — |
T3 has 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes RB-THERON and T3?
RB-THERON is made by Robotnik, based in ES. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
How do RB-THERON and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
RB-THERON grades A on the Robo Index. T3 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 RB-THERON and T3 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 RB-THERON and T3?
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
RB-THERON vs T3 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.