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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.

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