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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Not in the Hospitality standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2013. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.
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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)
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
What it is built for3
- Sub Category
- intralogistics transport
- Industries Served
- warehouse,logistics,manufacturing
- Floor Compatibility
- hard floor
Power & runtime2
- Auto Docking
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
Safety & certification1
- Safety Certification
- CE
Buying & support1
- Availability Status
- available
Other details1
- Fleet Management
- centralized cloud
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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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