TP1-50UM vs TurtleBot
Side-by-side comparison of TP1-50UM (Wesar (Suzhou) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd) and TurtleBot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- TP1-50UM—
- TurtleBotUnited States
Year First Available
- TP1-50UM—
- TurtleBot2011
Verified Deployments
- TP1-50UM0 Deployments
- TurtleBot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- TP1-50UM$999
- TurtleBot$1,500
Battery / Shift Runtime
- TP1-50UM6 hrs
- TurtleBot2.5 hrs
Availability Status
- TP1-50UMACTIVE
- TurtleBotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- TP1-50UM—
- TurtleBot5 kg
AMR Subtype
- TP1-50UMtote shuttle
- TurtleBotother
Length
- TP1-50UM1,250 mm
- TurtleBot—
Width
- TP1-50UM730 mm
- TurtleBot—
Min Aisle Width
- TP1-50UM850 mm
- TurtleBot—
Robot Weight
- TP1-50UM—
- TurtleBot6.3 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- TP1-50UMvisual slam,qr code,lidar slam
- TurtleBotother
Pedestrian Detection
- TP1-50UMYes
- TurtleBot—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- TP1-50UM—
- TurtleBotother
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- TP1-50UM360 °
- TurtleBot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- TP1-50UM$999
- TurtleBot$1,500
Pricing Models
- TP1-50UMcapex
- TurtleBot—
Warranty
- TP1-50UM1 yrs
- TurtleBot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $999 | $1,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 2.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | tote shuttle | other |
| Length (values differ) | 1,250 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 730 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 6.3 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | visual slam,qr code,lidar slam | other |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | other |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $999 | $1,500 |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | capex | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, 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, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes TP1-50UM and TurtleBot?
TP1-50UM is made by Wesar (Suzhou) Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. TurtleBot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
How much does TP1-50UM cost compared to TurtleBot?
TP1-50UM is listed at $999. TurtleBot is listed at $1,500.
How do TP1-50UM and TurtleBot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
TP1-50UM scores 22/100. TurtleBot scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are TP1-50UM and TurtleBot 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 TP1-50UM and TurtleBot?
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
TP1-50UM vs TurtleBot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.