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SAFELOG AGV S3
Price from
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No confirmed distributor in Poland
Pros
- Only 22 cm tall, works under shelving
- 150 kg payload, tows carts up to 500 kg
- Turning radius under 90 cm for narrow aisles
- Travel speed 0.02–1.6 m/s stated by the maker
Cons
- No price information
- Battery capacity and runtime still to be verified
- No confirmed presence on the Polish market
- Too weak for loads above 150 kg
- 150kgPayload
- 1.6m/sSpeed
- 150kgWeight
- 22cmHeight
Key facts
- Specificationspayload 150 kg · speed 1.6 m/s · weight 150 kg
- Statuson sale
- Availability in Polandnot confirmed
- VerdictFor plants with light internal transport and tight aisles; for heavier loads the L2 is the better fit.
Summary
- ManufacturerSAFELOG GmbH
- CategoryMobile robots (AMR)
- Statuson sale
- Availability in PolandNo confirmed distributor in Poland
The SAFELOG AGV S3 is a drive-under transport robot of the AMR/AGV class, just 22 cm tall, one of the lower profiles in the segment, which makes it easier to work under racks and workstations.
The German manufacturer SAFELOG (Markt Schwaben, Bavaria, in business since 1996) declares a 150 kg payload and the ability to tow carts of up to 500 kg, with a turning radius under 90 cm, a parameter that matters in narrow warehouse aisles. SAFELOG models are labeled XS1, S3, M4, X1, GT1 and L2.
The S3 is not the smallest here: the XS1 is smaller and lighter (41 kg dead weight versus the S3's 150 kg payload), and the model with a payload of up to 1,500 kg is called L2, not “L1” (no such designation exists in the range).
Compared with competitors such as the MiR100 (Mobile Industrial Robots) or the popular Omron LD AMRs, SAFELOG stands out for its compact height; the manufacturer states a travel speed of 0.02-1.6 m/s for the core/tow variants, while battery capacity and runtime remain to be verified directly with the supplier. There is also no information on price or on the model's presence in the Polish market.
The model suits light internal transport and warehouse logistics, where low build height and maneuverability matter, and less so where a payload above 150 kg is needed.
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Photo: SAFELOG GmbH, product page (safelog.de)
Specs
Data checked: · Sources: 1
Data from manufacturer datasheets and product pages; median over the models of this category in the database.
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Height22 cm−56% vs. the category median (50.2 cm, n=16)
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Weight150 kgin line with the category median (146 kg, n=10)
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Payload150 kg−50% vs. the category median (300 kg, n=29)
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Speed1.6 m/s−6% vs. the category median (1.7 m/s, n=12)
- category medianA higher value doesn't always mean a better robot; it depends on the application.
Dimensions and weight
- Height
- 22 cm
- Weight
- 150 kg
Motion and manipulation
- Payload
- 150 kg
- Speed
- 1.6 m/s
Electronics and AI
- Drive
- electric
Price and availability in Poland
no data
Running and deployment costs
There is no public price for the S3 on our side. As an estimate, a small AGV of this class costs from several tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand zloty per unit, before integration. On top come route design, any markers or maps, integration with the order system, and staff training.
Running costs are moderate: energy, inspections, possible wheel replacement. Operator training is an estimated few hours to a few days. It is worth calculating payback with the method in “Humanoid Robot TCO: How to Calculate Total Cost”, and Poland's robotization tax relief (ulga na robotyzację, “Poland's Robotization Tax Relief”) can reduce tax for companies that meet the conditions. All amounts in this paragraph are estimates for the class, not an offer.
Dealers in Poland
No confirmed distributor in Poland
Applications
What it's for
The S3 is a compact transporter for places with no room for big equipment. It is only 22 cm tall, carries 150 kg and can tow carts of up to 500 kg. According to the manufacturer's website, its speed ranges from 0.02 to 1.6 m/s (core and tow variants). A turning radius under 90 cm means it maneuvers in tight aisles.
The first use is the production hall (factories): the robot drives up to a low cart of components, picks it up and takes it to the next station. It is a typical small internal transporter: low and slow, but predictable.
The second use is a warehouse with racks (warehouses): the low build allows work under low obstacles. The third is hospital or laboratory back-of-house (hospitals), although this use follows from its dimensions, not from confirmed deployments; treat it as a hypothesis to check with the manufacturer.
It works best on fixed routes with light loads. It is not a robot for heavy pallets; that is what the SAFELOG AGV L2 with a 1,500 kg payload is for. More on the difference between AGVs and AMRs in “AMR Robots in the Warehouse”.
Typical applications
Who it's for
For mid-sized plants with light internal transport: assembly plants, electronics makers, retail back rooms, laboratories. A good choice for a first AGV project, because it is small and predictable.
Not for those who need to move heavy pallets or full autonomy in a changing environment. Not for companies needing local service: data on availability in Poland are not confirmed.
Comparison
SAFELOG AGV L2: the heavier model from the same company, if your loads exceed 150 kg.
MiR250: an AMR from Mobile Industrial Robots for light loads, with free navigation and a wide network of integrators.
Omron LD-60/90: an AMR from Omron Robotics for internal transport, used in factories.
AGILOX ONE: a flexible AMR from AGILOX Automation for fleet work with no infrastructure.
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History
The S3 belongs to the XS1/S3/M4/X1/GT1/L2 family of the manufacturer SAFELOG, in business since 1996 in Markt Schwaben. It is the smallest model in this series, and the family grows upward to the L2 with a 1,500 kg payload. We have no launch events on record for the S3, so we give no generation dates or later versions.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What is the payload of the SAFELOG AGV S3?
150 kg, with the added ability to tow carts weighing up to 500 kg.
How low is this robot?
It is just 22 cm tall, which makes it easier to work under low warehouse obstacles.
Is the SAFELOG AGV S3 available in Poland?
Data on availability in Poland are not confirmed.
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