T3 vs Zebra Roller Series
Side-by-side comparison of T3 (Aethon) and Zebra Roller Series (Zebra Technologies) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- T3United States
- Zebra Roller SeriesUnited States
Year First Available
- T32015
- Zebra Roller Series—
Verified Deployments
- T30 Deployments
- Zebra Roller Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series9 hrs
Availability Status
- T3ACTIVE
- Zebra Roller SeriesACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- T3453.6 kg
- Zebra Roller Series80 kg
AMR Subtype
- T3tugger tractor
- Zebra Roller Seriestote shuttle
Length
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series1,000 mm
Width
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series700 mm
Min Aisle Width
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series2,600 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- T3hybrid
- Zebra Roller Serieslidar slam,vision
Obstacle Detection Range
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series40 m
Pedestrian Detection
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- T3li ion
- Zebra Roller Serieslifepo4
Opportunity Charging
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Auto Docking
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
R15.08 Certified
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
Safety Category
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series360 °
Audible Alert
- T3—
- Zebra Roller Series100 dB
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- T3—
- Zebra Roller SeriesYes
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 9 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 453.6 kg | 80 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | tugger tractor | tote shuttle |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,000 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 700 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 2,600 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | hybrid | lidar slam,vision |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 40 m |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | 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 (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Audible Alert (values differ) | — | 100 dB |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, 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, Price (USD), 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 | Zebra Roller Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
T3, Zebra Roller Series have 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 Zebra Roller Series?
T3 is made by Aethon, based in US. Zebra Roller Series is made by Zebra Technologies, based in US.
How do T3 and Zebra Roller Series compare on the Robo Index?
T3 grades AA on the Robo Index. Zebra Roller Series grades B. 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 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 T3 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
T3 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 Robo Index is calculated.