HERBIE M or SOTO?
Both solutions from the Automate transports in the warehouse area, compared feature by feature. Ratings come from verified practitioners.
10 differences across 13 features · As of 14 October 2026
| Feature | HERBIE M | SOTO |
|---|---|---|
| Number of devices in operation | 200 Devices | not maintained |
| Industry | Automotive, E-Commerce, Food, Parcel Logistics, Pharma, Manufacturing, Textiles & Fashion | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel Logistics, Pharma, Manufacturing, Returns, Textiles & Fashion |
| Communication Protocols | CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Modbus, WebSocket, MQTT | CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS, MQTT |
| Soft Facts | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone |
| Charging method | Battery swap, Inductive | Inductive |
| Load handling | Tow coupling, Underride / pulling | not maintained |
| Market segment | Enterprise, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market |
| Navigation technology | Laser / LiDAR (SLAM), Spurführung | Laser / LiDAR (SLAM) |
| Temperature range | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) |
| Pricing model | Leasing, Miete, Kauf / Einmalzahlung | Leasing, Miete, Kauf / Einmalzahlung |
| Number of customers | 50 Customers | not maintained |
| Max. load capacity per loading unit | 250 Kilogram | 240 Kilogram |
| Noise level | not maintained | 65 Decibel |
