Thor vs FreeMove
Side-by-side comparison of Thor (Standard Bots) and FreeMove (Veo Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ThorUnited States
- FreeMoveUnited States
Year First Available
- Thor—
- FreeMove2016
Verified Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
- FreeMove0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Thor$49,500 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Availability Status
- ThorACTIVE
- FreeMoveACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Thor79 kg
- FreeMove—
Max TCP Speed
- Thor3 m/s
- FreeMove—
Payload
- Thor30 kg
- FreeMove—
Reach
- Thor2,000 mm
- FreeMove—
Degrees of Freedom
- Thor6
- FreeMove—
Repeatability
- Thor±0.025 mm
- FreeMove—
Mounting Options
- Thorfloor
- FreeMove—
IP Rating
- ThorIP69K
- FreeMove—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Thornot stated
- FreeMoveISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Thornone
- FreeMovenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ThorYes
- FreeMove—
Programming Interface
- Thorno-code visual programming
- FreeMoveFreeMove Studio
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
- FreeMove—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Thor$49,500 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Lead Time
- Thor4 wks
- FreeMove—
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $49,500 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 79 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3 m/s | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 30 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,000 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.025 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP69K | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | not stated | ISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no-code visual programming | FreeMove Studio |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $49,500 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Thor | FreeMove |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $49,500 | $85,000 |
| Payback period | 11.9 mo | 20.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $200,500 | $165,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +405% | +194% |
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 Thor and FreeMove?
Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US. FreeMove is made by Veo Robotics, Inc., based in US.
How do Thor and FreeMove compare on the Robo Index?
Thor grades A on the Robo Index. FreeMove grades AA. 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 Thor and FreeMove in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Thor and FreeMove?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Thor vs FreeMove compares two robots in the cobot 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.