SEER AMB vs TORU
Side-by-side comparison of SEER AMB (Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation) and TORU (Magazino) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SEER AMBChina
- TORUGermany
Year First Available
- SEER AMB2015
- TORU2016
Verified Deployments
- SEER AMB0 Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- SEER AMBContact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- SEER AMB8 hrs
- TORU9 hrs
Availability Status
- SEER AMBACTIVE
- TORUACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- SEER AMB1,500 kg
- TORU95 kg
AMR Subtype
- SEER AMBforklift pallet
- TORUother
Length
- SEER AMB—
- TORU102.4 mm
Width
- SEER AMB—
- TORU66.9 mm
Min Aisle Width
- SEER AMB1,092 mm
- TORU—
Robot Weight
- SEER AMB265 kg
- TORU—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- SEER AMBslam natural
- TORUother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- SEER AMBli fepo4
- TORUother
Battery Capacity
- SEER AMB1.9 kWh
- TORU—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- SEER AMBContact for quote
- TORU$63,000 USD
Warranty
- SEER AMB—
- TORU1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 95 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift pallet | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 102.4 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 66.9 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 1,092 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 265 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li fepo4 | other |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.9 kWh | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $63,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, 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 | SEER AMB | TORU |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $63,000 |
| Payback period | — | 15.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $187,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +297% |
SEER AMB 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 SEER AMB and TORU?
SEER AMB is made by Shanghai Seer Intelligent Technology Corporation, based in CN. TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE.
When were SEER AMB and TORU launched?
SEER AMB launched in 2015. TORU launched in 2016.
How do SEER AMB and TORU compare on the Robo Index?
SEER AMB grades A on the Robo Index. TORU grades AAA. 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 SEER AMB and TORU 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 SEER AMB and TORU?
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
SEER AMB vs TORU 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.