01
Tow carts or trains
Start here when the load already sits on a wheeled cart or when several carts move as one train.
Compare: MiR250 Hook or Seegrid Tow Tractor S7
Manufacturer-sourced shortlist
5 warehouse transport robots compared
Compare the facts that determine whether a robot can move your carts, cases, pallets, or tow trains—and what it takes to deploy it.
- Robots
- 5 robots compared
- Manufacturer sources
- 14 manufacturer sources
- Verification date
- Last checked 22 July 2026
First decision
Choose the movement architecture first
Payload figures only become comparable after you decide how the load will couple to the robot. These four patterns narrow the shortlist before model-level specifications matter.
02
Carry a heavy platform load
Use a platform AMR when the pallet, rack, or fixture rides directly on the robot or a top module.
Compare: OTTO 1500
03
Move cases and totes with people
Choose a collaborative workflow when people and robots share picking or material-movement tasks.
Compare: Locus Vector
04
Pick up and stack pallets
A forklift-style robot is the relevant architecture when the vehicle must engage and lift the pallet itself.
Compare: AGILOX OCF
Comparable facts, not scores
Factual comparison
Each known value links to manufacturer evidence. Undisclosed and non-applicable fields are labelled explicitly.
| Compared fact | MiR250 Hook Flexible cart towing | Locus Vector Cases, totes, and collaborative material movement | OTTO 1500 Heavy pallet and platform transport | Seegrid Tow Tractor S7 High-capacity tow trains | AGILOX OCF Autonomous pallet pickup and stacking |
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| Deployment requirements | WMS integration; dedicated Wi-Fi equipment and installation are provided by Locus Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | Site map, traffic, charging, workflow, and WMS or MES integration work Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | No fixed navigation infrastructure; dedicated server for multi-vehicle fleets Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | ||
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| Pricing evidence | Price not publicly disclosed; personalised quote via manufacturer sales Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | Price not publicly disclosed; Robotics-as-a-Service subscription Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | Hardware price not publicly disclosed; Fleet Central uses a one-time perpetual licence Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 | Price not publicly disclosed; quote and financing paths available Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026 |
MiR250 Hook
Flexible cart towing
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Runtime
- Fleet software
- Deployment requirements
- Availability
- Pricing evidence
Price not publicly disclosed; personalised quote via manufacturer sales
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
Locus Vector
Cases, totes, and collaborative material movement
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Runtime
- Fleet software
- Deployment requirements
WMS integration; dedicated Wi-Fi equipment and installation are provided by Locus
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
- Availability
- Pricing evidence
Price not publicly disclosed; Robotics-as-a-Service subscription
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
OTTO 1500
Heavy pallet and platform transport
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Runtime
- Fleet software
- Deployment requirements
Site map, traffic, charging, workflow, and WMS or MES integration work
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
- Availability
- Pricing evidence
Seegrid Tow Tractor S7
High-capacity tow trains
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Runtime
- Fleet software
- Deployment requirements
No fixed navigation infrastructure; dedicated server for multi-vehicle fleets
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
- Availability
- Pricing evidence
Hardware price not publicly disclosed; Fleet Central uses a one-time perpetual licence
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
AGILOX OCF
Autonomous pallet pickup and stacking
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Runtime
- Fleet software
- Deployment requirements
- Availability
- Pricing evidence
Price not publicly disclosed; quote and financing paths available
Manufacturer source ↗Checked 22 Jul 2026
Role-based decisions
Where each robot belongs on a shortlist
Courtesy of Mobile Industrial Robots
01
MiR250 Hook
Mobile Industrial Robots
Recommended for: Flexible cart towing
A flexible tow option for facilities that want an AMR to locate, connect to, and move existing carts between mapped stations.
Works well when
- Carries up to 250 kg on the base while supporting a 500 kg tow load
- MiR Fleet coordinates traffic and missions across multiple robots
Check before choosing
- The Hook workflow requires compatible carts to be identified with AprilTags
- Site mapping, cart geometry, route safety, and integrations still need validation
Manufacturer evidence used
Courtesy of Locus Robotics
02
Locus Vector
Locus Robotics
Recommended for: Cases, totes, and collaborative material movement
A collaborative material-movement option for operations that need flexible case and tote workflows under the LocusONE platform.
Works well when
- 272 kg published payload and an 8–10 hour published runtime
- LocusONE supports WMS integration with a dedicated Wi-Fi network supplied by Locus
Check before choosing
- Towing capacity is not publicly disclosed
- Workflow design and integration scope must be confirmed with Locus
Manufacturer evidence used
Courtesy of OTTO by Rockwell Automation
03
OTTO 1500
OTTO by Rockwell Automation
Recommended for: Heavy pallet and platform transport
A high-payload platform for facilities moving heavy pallets or fixtures on top of an AMR rather than in a tow train.
Works well when
- 1,900 kg published payload and 10-hour stated runtime
- Fleet Manager exposes APIs and industrial integration options
Check before choosing
- Towing capacity is not publicly disclosed
- Traffic design, charging, load transfer, safety, and WMS or MES work are site-specific
Manufacturer evidence used
Courtesy of Seegrid
04
Seegrid Tow Tractor S7
Seegrid
Recommended for: High-capacity tow trains
A dedicated tow-tractor option for long, heavy cart trains where direct platform payload is not the requirement.
Works well when
- 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) published towing capacity
- No fixed navigation infrastructure and Fleet Central coordination
Check before choosing
- Direct payload is not applicable and single-charge runtime is not publicly disclosed
- Multi-vehicle fleets require the published server and network environment
Manufacturer evidence used
Courtesy of AGILOX
05
AGILOX OCF
AGILOX
Recommended for: Autonomous pallet pickup and stacking
A counterbalanced autonomous forklift for sites that need direct pallet pickup, transport, and stacking rather than a platform AMR.
Works well when
- 1,500 kg published lift payload
- X-Swarm coordination and opportunity charging designed for continuous operation
Check before choosing
- Towing capacity and single-charge runtime are not publicly disclosed
- Customer Wi-Fi, a suitable 400 V supply, and site-specific pallet validation are required
Manufacturer evidence used
Selection methodology
How we selected and verified these robots
Coverage by workflow
The five entries represent distinct transport roles. There is no “best overall” label or numerical fit score.
Evidence rules
Displayed facts link to manufacturer-controlled sources. Quote-only, financing, and subscription evidence is never converted into an estimated purchase price.
Freshness and gaps
“Last checked” uses the oldest verification date among the required comparison facts. Unpublished values stay explicitly marked as not publicly disclosed.
RoboZaps editorial review · required facts checked by 22 July 2026
Before requesting quotes
Warehouse transport requirements checklist
- 01Load carrier: cart, cage, tote, pallet, rack, or custom fixture
- 02Maximum payload and the weight of the carrier itself
- 03Required movement mode: tow, lift, carry, or stack
- 04Aisle, doorway, ramp, and floor constraints
- 05Lift, transfer-station, and load handoff dimensions
- 06Shifts, operating hours, peaks, and charging windows
- 07WMS, ERP, MES, PLC, conveyor, and door integrations
- 08Deployment country and required local service coverage
- 09Hardware, subscription, integration, and support budget
- 10Pilot date and full-deployment timeline
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