Robot vs cobot vs AMR
Three kinds of automation that often work together.
Updated November 2, 2026
Differences
- Industrial robot: fast, strong, usually guarded.
- Cobot: shares space with people.
- AMR: moves goods around without tracks.
AMR makers
- Amazon Robotics
North Reading, Massachusetts, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Amazon Robotics designs and deploys the mobile robots, robotic arms and automation systems used across Amazon's fulfillment network.
- Ambi Robotics
Berkeley, California, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Ambi Robotics builds AI-powered robotic systems that sort and pack parcels in warehouses and distribution centers.
- Berkshire Grey
Bedford, Massachusetts, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Berkshire Grey builds AI-enabled robotic picking, sorting and handling systems for e-commerce, retail and logistics operations.
- Boxbot
Oakland, California, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Boxbot builds automated package delivery systems for last-mile logistics.
- Collaborative Robotics
Santa Clara, California, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Collaborative Robotics (Cobot) builds Proxie, a mobile collaborative robot that moves carts and totes in warehouses, factories and hospitals.
- Contoro
Austin, Texas, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Contoro Robotics builds AI-powered robots that unload trucks and containers.
- Corvus Robotics
Mountain View, California, USA · Drone, Warehouse and Logistics
Corvus Robotics builds autonomous indoor drones that scan inventory in warehouses and distribution centers.
- Dematic
Atlanta, Georgia, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Dematic, part of KION Group, designs and builds automated warehouse and supply chain systems, including AMRs, AS/RS, conveyors and sortation.
- Dexory
London, United Kingdom · Warehouse and Logistics
Dexory builds autonomous mobile robots that scan warehouse shelves and turn the data into real-time inventory insights.
- Dexterity
Redwood City, California, USA · Warehouse and Logistics
Dexterity builds AI-powered robots for logistics tasks such as truck loading and unloading, parcel handling and palletizing.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can an AMR carry a cobot?
- Yes, mobile manipulators combine both.
