TORU vs VNKQ 20
Side-by-side comparison of TORU (Magazino) and VNKQ 20 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TORUGermany
- VNKQ 20China
Year First Available
- TORU2016
- VNKQ 20—
Verified Deployments
- TORU0 Deployments
- VNKQ 200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- TORU$63,000 USD
- VNKQ 20Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TORU9 hrs
- VNKQ 20—
Availability Status
- TORUACTIVE
- VNKQ 20ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- TORU95 kg
- VNKQ 202,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- TORUother
- VNKQ 20forklift amr
Length
- TORU102.4 mm
- VNKQ 20—
Width
- TORU66.9 mm
- VNKQ 20—
Turning Radius
- TORU—
- VNKQ 201,000 mm
Min Aisle Width
- TORU—
- VNKQ 202,400 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- TORUother
- VNKQ 20vision
Performance
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- TORU—
- VNKQ 202.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- TORUother
- VNKQ 20—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- TORU—
- VNKQ 20WMS
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TORU$63,000 USD
- VNKQ 20Contact for quote
Warranty
- TORU1 yrs
- VNKQ 20—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $63,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 95 kg | 2,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | forklift amr |
| Length (values differ) | 102.4 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 66.9 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,000 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 2,400 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | vision |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 2.5 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $63,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), 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, 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 | VNKQ 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $63,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $187,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +297% | — |
VNKQ 20 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 TORU and VNKQ 20?
TORU is made by Magazino, based in DE. VNKQ 20 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do TORU and VNKQ 20 compare on the Robo Score?
TORU scores 73.4 on the Robo Score. VNKQ 20 scores 52.4. 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 VNKQ 20 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 VNKQ 20?
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 VNKQ 20 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.