T3 vs TIAGo Base
Side-by-side comparison of T3 (Aethon) and TIAGo Base (PAL Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- T3United States
- TIAGo BaseSpain
Year First Available
- T32015
- TIAGo Base—
Verified Deployments
- T30 Deployments
- TIAGo Base0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- T3Contact for quote
- TIAGo Base$3,000–$20,000 USD
Battery / Shift Runtime
- T3—
- TIAGo Base10 hrs
Availability Status
- T3ACTIVE
- TIAGo BaseACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- T3453.6 kg
- TIAGo Base70 kg
AMR Subtype
- T3tugger tractor
- TIAGo Baseother
Turning Radius
- T3—
- TIAGo Base0 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- T3hybrid
- TIAGo Baseother
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- T3li ion
- TIAGo Baseother
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- T3—
- TIAGo Base245 °
Commercial
Price (USD)
- T3Contact for quote
- TIAGo Base$3,000–$20,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$20,000 USD |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 10 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 453.6 kg | 70 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | tugger tractor | other |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 0 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | other |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | other |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 245 ° |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $3,000–$20,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Width, 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 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 | T3 | TIAGo Base |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $11,500 |
| Payback period | — | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $238,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +2074% |
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 T3 and TIAGo Base?
T3 is made by Aethon, based in US. TIAGo Base is made by PAL Robotics, based in ES.
How do T3 and TIAGo Base compare on the Robo Index?
T3 grades AA on the Robo Index. TIAGo Base grades A. 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 T3 and TIAGo Base 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 T3 and TIAGo Base?
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
T3 vs TIAGo Base 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.