Actel Robotics is an authorized integrator for both Dexory and Corvus One, which puts us in a useful position: we have no reason to steer you toward one over the other except fit. Both platforms automate warehouse inventory counting to well above manual accuracy, and both remove people from the most tedious, highest-injury-risk part of the job. The real difference is how they get there — one flies, one drives — and that difference matters more than it might first appear.
The Core Difference: Ground Robot vs. Aerial Drone
Dexory's platform is a ground-based autonomous robot. It navigates aisles and open floor space on wheels, using onboard LiDAR and a sensor mast to scan racking at height as it moves. Corvus One is a fully autonomous aerial drone that flies pallet-rack aisles on its own, using onboard computer vision with no pilot, Wi-Fi, or GPS. Neither needs a human operator once it is running — the difference is the physical form factor, not the level of autonomy.
| Specification | Dexory | Corvus One |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | Ground robot (wheeled, LiDAR mast) | Aerial drone |
| Inventory accuracy | 99.9% (Dexory published) | 99%+ (Corvus published) |
| Scan speed | Up to 15,000 pallets/hour | Up to 20× faster than manual counts |
| Infrastructure needed | None | Power + ethernet drop at cradle locations |
| Deployment timeline | 1–2 weeks | ~3 months |
| Cold chain rated | Not published for sub-zero | Yes, to -20°F (Cold Chain variant) |
| Pricing model | Monthly subscription (RaaS) | Monthly subscription (RaaS) |
| Published ROI | 219% 3-yr ROI, payback under 6 months (Forrester TEI) | 10–22 month typical payback |
When a Ground Robot Makes More Sense
- Multi-site operators who want every facility reporting into one dashboard benefit from DexoryView's cloud console built for exactly that.
- Facilities wanting fast time-to-value — Dexory's 1-to-2-week deployment is dramatically shorter than a drone program's roughly three-month path to go-live.
- Operations that also want space-utilization and slotting data, not just a count, benefit from the DexoryView Optimise module built into the platform.
- Sites without existing power/ethernet infrastructure at rack level avoid that install step entirely, since Dexory needs none of it.
When an Aerial Drone Makes More Sense
- Cold storage and frozen warehouses — Corvus One's Cold Chain variant is purpose-built and rated to -20°F, a published capability Dexory does not market.
- Very narrow aisles (as tight as 50 inches) where a flying platform's footprint may navigate more easily than a ground-based unit's turning radius, depending on your specific layout.
- Facilities that specifically want an aerial platform for reasons of existing floor traffic patterns, forklift routes, or ground-level congestion.
What They Have in Common
Both platforms are fully autonomous once deployed — no pilot, no remote operator, no daily human intervention required to run a scan. Both sync discrepancies directly into your WMS rather than requiring manual reconciliation. Both are offered on a Robotics-as-a-Service subscription that bundles hardware, software, and support into a predictable monthly cost instead of a capital purchase. And both are backed by the same Actel Robotics team for facility assessment, integration, and ongoing support — so choosing between them does not mean choosing between integrators.
How to Actually Decide
The honest answer is that most facilities have a clear-enough profile that the choice is not close. If your top priority is fast deployment, multi-site visibility, or avoiding any infrastructure install, Dexory is the more direct fit. If you run cold storage that needs a purpose-built cold-chain rating, or you have a specific reason to prefer an aerial platform for your layout, Corvus One is the better starting point. Facilities that are genuinely torn between the two are exactly the ones that benefit most from a real facility assessment rather than a spec-sheet guess.
See the full lineup, including Locus Robotics, Boston Dynamics Spot, Ghost Robotics Vision 60, and Asylon, on our compare robots page, or read more on what real-time visibility unlocks in our companion article on warehouse intelligence signs.
The Takeaway
There is no wrong platform here — only a better or worse fit for your specific facility. Contact Actel Robotics for a free facility assessment, and we will walk through both options with real numbers for your building rather than a generic recommendation.