The PETRA is a Hospitality robot developed by MetraLabs (Germany), launched 2013. Key specifications: compartment open trays, navigation lidar slam,natural landmark.
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Overview
Interactive visitor guide robot for museum environments and cultural institutions.
Flagship features
- Made in Germany (Ilmenau)
- Over 20 years of experience in robotics (company statement)
- Focus on safe and reliable automation of transport tasks
- Fleet management / centralized cloud coordination likely available (implied by company's AMR expertise)
- The parent company also offers robots for retail (TORY) and flexible platforms (CARY flex, CARY light)
- Typical payload range for similar AMRs in this class: 200-500 kg (not explicitly stated on page)
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Kmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
Availability
Specifications
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Company profile
- Founded
- 2001
Detailed specifications
Safety & certifications1
- Safety Certification
- CE
Other12
- Extras
- {"company_core_values":"support humans, not replace them","dedicated_product_url":"https://www.metralabs.com/cary-up-der-amr-fuer-die-intralogistik/","total_installed_robots":"500+","company_experience_years":"20+","total_autonomous_distance_km":"10,000,000+"}
- Auto Docking
- true
- Sub Category
- intralogistics_transport
- Auto Charging
- true
- Specs Sources
- View Link
- Deployment Notes
- Part of a company portfolio with '500+' robots installed worldwide and '10+ million' autonomously driven kilometers across all product lines.
- Fleet Management
- centralized_cloud
- Industries Served
- warehouse,logistics,manufacturing
- Specs Source Pass
- phase_d_detect_enrich
- Availability Status
- available
- Floor Compatibility
- hard_floor
- Additional Information
- - Made in Germany (Ilmenau). - Over 20 years of experience in robotics (company statement). - Focus on safe and reliable automation of transport tasks. - Fleet management / centralized cloud coordination likely available (implied by company's AMR expertise). - The parent company also offers robots for retail (TORY) and flexible platforms (CARY flex, CARY light). - Typical payload range for similar AMRs in this class: 200-500 kg (not explicitly stated on page). - Navigation uses LiDAR SLAM and natural landmark methods (common MetraLabs approach).
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Company milestones
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans TORY rollout across Australia and New Zealand
- 2021DeploymentKmart plans fleet-wide TORY rollout
- 2015DeploymentTORY permanently deployed at ADLER
- 2015DeploymentADLER permanent TORY deployment begins
- 2010Awardit-innovation prize
- 2007AwardThuringian Research Award
- 2007PartnershipExport to USA, China, and Australia
- 2007LaunchFirst interactive shopping robot launched
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the PETRA?
- The PETRA is developed by MetraLabs, based in Germany.
- What type of robot is the PETRA?
- The PETRA is a Hospitality robot made by MetraLabs.
- How much does the PETRA cost?
- Pricing for the PETRA is not publicly listed — contact MetraLabs for a quote.
- When was the PETRA launched?
- The PETRA was launched in 2013.
- What are the key specifications of the PETRA?
- Key specifications of the PETRA: compartment open trays, navigation lidar slam,natural landmark.
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