Ridgeback vs Zebra Roller Series
Side-by-side comparison of Ridgeback (Clearpath Robotics) and Zebra Roller Series (Zebra Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RidgebackCanada
- Zebra Roller SeriesUnited States
Verified Deployments
- Ridgeback0 Deployments
- Zebra Roller Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Ridgeback$47,800–$49,100
- Zebra Roller SeriesContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller Series9 hrs
Availability Status
- RidgebackACTIVE
- Zebra Roller SeriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Ridgeback100 kg
- Zebra Roller Series80 kg
AMR Subtype
- Ridgebackunit load carrier
- Zebra Roller Seriestote shuttle
Length
- Ridgeback960 mm
- Zebra Roller Series1,000 mm
Width
- Ridgeback793 mm
- Zebra Roller Series700 mm
Turning Radius
- Ridgeback0 mm
- Zebra Roller Series—
Min Aisle Width
- Ridgeback800 mm
- Zebra Roller Series2,600 mm
Ground Clearance
- Ridgeback18 mm
- Zebra Roller Series—
Robot Weight
- Ridgeback135 kg
- Zebra Roller Series—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Ridgebackslam natural
- Zebra Roller Serieslidar slam,vision
Obstacle Detection Range
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller Series40 m
Pedestrian Detection
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Ridgebackother
- Zebra Roller Serieslifepo4
Opportunity Charging
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Auto Docking
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
R15.08 Certified
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Safety Category
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Ridgeback360 °
- Zebra Roller Series360 °
Audible Alert
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller Series100 dB
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- Ridgeback—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Ridgeback$47,800–$49,100
- Zebra Roller SeriesContact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $47,800–$49,100 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100 kg | 80 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tote shuttle |
| Length (values differ) | 960 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 793 mm | 700 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 800 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 18 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 135 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam,vision |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 40 m |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | lifepo4 |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Audible Alert (values differ) | — | 100 dB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $47,800–$49,100 | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Ridgeback and Zebra Roller Series?
Ridgeback is made by Clearpath Robotics, based in CA. Zebra Roller Series is made by Zebra Technologies, based in US.
How do Ridgeback and Zebra Roller Series compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Ridgeback scores 47/100. Zebra Roller Series scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Ridgeback and Zebra Roller Series 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 Ridgeback and Zebra Roller Series?
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
Ridgeback vs Zebra Roller Series 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.