TORU vs TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR
Side-by-side comparison of TORU (Magazino) and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR (Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TORUGermany
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRChina
Year First Available
- TORU2016
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR2015
Verified Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TORU$63,000 USD
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TORU9 hrs
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR—
Availability Status
- TORUACTIVE
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- TORU95 kg
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR600 kg
AMR Subtype
- TORUother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRforklift pallet
Length
- TORU102.4 mm
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR—
Width
- TORU66.9 mm
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- TORUother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRslam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- TORUother
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRli fepo4
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TORU$63,000 USD
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMRContact for quote
Warranty
- TORU1 yrs
- TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR1 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $63,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 9 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 95 kg | 600 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | forklift pallet |
| Length (values differ) | 102.4 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 66.9 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li fepo4 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $63,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, 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 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 | TORU | TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $63,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $187,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +297% | — |
TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes TORU and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR is made by Zhejiang Tongzhu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were TORU and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR launched?
TORU launched in 2016. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR launched in 2015.
How do TORU and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR compare on the Robo Score?
TORU scores 73.4 on the Robo Score. TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR scores 63.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TORU and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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 TORU and TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR?
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
TORU vs TZBOT Lidar Guided AMR 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 Score is calculated.