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Aethon · Healthcare / Hospital
T3
Cart-hauling AMR for hospital material transport and multi-floor delivery
4.1
Enterprise Ready for Hospital Logistics
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Pricing
$105K – $105K
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Why it matters
- 300+ bed teaching hospital pharmacy-to-unit delivery during peak hours (morning/noon medication rounds)
- Large hotel back-of-house linen and trash distribution across 10+ floors during overnight operations
- Multi-campus medical center coordinating equipment/specimen transport across connected buildings with shared elevators
Proven hospital deployment track record
Long-established AMR line with documented ROI in large hospitals via reduced courier staffing.
Payload
750 lbs (340 kg) for standard T3; 1,000 lbs (454 kg) for T3XL
Battery life
10 hours with intermittent charging
Speed
30 inches (76 cm) per second
Height
1200 mm
Estimated / needs verificationWidth
600 mm
Estimated / needs verificationDepth
600 mm
Estimated / needs verificationWeight
50 kg
Estimated / needs verificationNavigation
Vision-led navigation (estimated)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Charging
Autonomous dock
Environment
Indoor
Navigation & autonomy
- Obstacle avoidance
- Multi-floorRequires building integration
- Elevator supportRequires building integration
Interaction
- Voice interaction
- Screen interaction
Operations & fleet
- Autonomous charging
- Fleet managementRequires building integration
Environment
- Indoor
- Outdoor
Best for
When to deploy this.
- 300+ bed teaching hospital pharmacy-to-unit delivery during peak hours (morning/noon medication rounds)
- Large hotel back-of-house linen and trash distribution across 10+ floors during overnight operations
- Multi-campus medical center coordinating equipment/specimen transport across connected buildings with shared elevators
Limitations
When to skip it.
- Interior-only; cannot navigate outdoor ramps, sidewalks, or uneven terrain
- Lead-acid battery requires stable docking infrastructure and 4+ hour top-up cycles; limits rapid redeployment
- Lift mechanism is mechanical wear item requiring periodic maintenance; payload degrades if cart base becomes misaligned
Decision snapshot
Deploy NowDeployment readiness
92Strong
ROI confidence
88Strong
Site fit
90Strong
Maintenance load
40Medium
Buyer next move
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Payback lens
30+ mo
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Buying model
Purchase led
$105K - $105K
Supplier readiness
Supplier identified
Available
Decision scores
Deployment
92How operationally ready this robot is for production deployment today.
ROI clarity
88Confidence in the published ROI numbers — how likely the savings actually materialize.
Labor replacement
85Share of the human task this category can credibly offload.
Environment fit
90Fit with your target environment — lighting, floor type, congestion.
Maintenance risklower is better
40Expected maintenance load and downtime risk. Lower is better.
Future potential
72Long-horizon strategic upside — where the platform points 3+ years out.
Performance4.0
Reliability4.0
Ease of deployment5.0
Market maturity5.0
Value for money4.0
Innovation2.0
Safety4.0
Support & ecosystem4.0
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Specifications from official Aethon datasheets (2024) and product pages. Payload and speed verified across multiple distributor listings (RobotMP, Qviro, Fuji Machine Asia). Lease pricing from Robotics Business Review (2012–2013, most recent public data); current lease rates estimated from 2016 Machine Design reference ($1,500/month base). Elevator integration capability confirmed on official product page. Battery type and run time from spec sheets. Navigation stack (LIDAR, SLAM) noted in multiple third-party robotics directories. Market deployment scale (hundreds of hospitals, 5M+ annual miles) from Aethon corporate site and Mobile Robot Guide. Weight specification not disclosed in public materials; dimensions extracted from PDF datasheet measurements.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Aethon T3 cost?
Aethon T3 is priced at $105,000 (manufacturer list pricing; final quotes vary by configuration and region).
What is Aethon T3 best used for?
Aethon T3 is best suited for: 300+ bed teaching hospital pharmacy-to-unit delivery during peak hours (morning/noon medication rounds) · Large hotel back-of-house linen and trash distribution across 10+ floors during overnight operations · Multi-campus medical center coordinating equipment/specimen transport across connected buildings with shared elevators.
Can I buy Aethon T3 today?
Yes — Aethon T3 is commercially available and shipping today.
What are the best alternatives to Aethon T3?
Buyers most often weigh Aethon T3 against Aethon TUG, Diligent Robotics Moxi, PAL Robotics TIAGo Base. Use Robofy's head-to-head compare pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.