RB-THERON vs TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR
Side-by-side comparison of RB-THERON (Robotnik) and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR (Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB-THERONSpain
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRChina
Year First Available
- RB-THERON—
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR2015
Verified Deployments
- RB-THERON0 Deployments
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RB-THERON8 hrs
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR—
Availability Status
- RB-THERONACTIVE
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- RB-THERON200 kg
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR600 kg
AMR Subtype
- RB-THERONunit load carrier
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRforklift pallet
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- RB-THERONslam natural
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRslam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- RB-THERONother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRli fepo4
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB-THERON$31,166–$43,506 USD
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRContact for quote
Warranty
- RB-THERON—
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | China |
| 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 Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 200 kg | 600 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift pallet |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | slam natural | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li fepo4 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $31,166–$43,506 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
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, 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 | TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $37,336 | No price |
| Payback period | 9.0 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $212,664 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +570% | — |
TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes RB-THERON and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
RB-THERON is made by Robotnik, based in ES. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR is made by Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do RB-THERON and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR compare on the Robo Score?
RB-THERON scores 65.1 on the Robo Score. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR scores 63.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RB-THERON and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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 TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
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 TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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 Score is calculated.