FANUC M-2000iAvsLocus Robotics Vector
Close call. M-2000iA and Vector trade wins across the matrix.
M-2000iA
1 wins
Vector
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 90Deployment readiness88
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 10Price accessibility70
- 85ROI clarity82
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 85Labor replacement75
- 900–2300 kg (variant-dependent; M-2000iA/900L, /1200, /1700L, /2300)PayloadUp to 600 lbs (272 kg)
- 14–70° per second (max axis speed, variant-dependent)SpeedNot disclosed by manufacturer
- Not applicable (mains-powered, industrial AC supply)Battery8-10 hours on a single charge
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit79
- 65Future potential74
- M-2000iA/2300 base footprint 1540 × 1480 mm; full arm reach 3734–4683 mm horizontal, 6200 mm verticalFootprint565 × 762 × 508 mm (W × D × H)
M-2000iA · Best for
Automotive and metal industry heavy parts handling and car body transfer
Vector · Best for
Wine and beverage distribution (case picking directly onto pallet dollies)
Final judgment
Both are credible picks. Decide on cost and supplier proximity, not capability — the gap is small.