Platform Comparison
Which Robot Is Right
for Your Facility?
Actel Robotics deploys four autonomous platforms — each purpose-built for a different operational problem. Use this guide to understand what each does, where it excels, and how to choose the right one for your operation.
Detailed Comparison
Side-by-Side Specifications
| Specification | Corvus One™ | Spot™ | Vision 60™ | DroneDog™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASICS | ||||
| Robot Type | Autonomous UAV (Drone) | Quadruped Robot (Ground) | Quadruped UGV (Ground) | Ground Robot + Aerial Drone |
| Primary Use Case | Warehouse inventory counting & cycle counting automation | Industrial inspection & hazardous zone monitoring | Outdoor perimeter security & all-terrain patrol | Integrated ground + aerial facility security |
| Environment | Indoor warehouse / cold storage to -20°F | Indoor + outdoor, stairs, rubble, slopes | Outdoor all-terrain — mud, ice, rubble, rain | Outdoor ground + aerial, all weather |
| Operator Required? | ✓ Fully autonomous No pilot ever needed |
✓ Autonomous missions Remote control also available |
✓ Autonomous patrol Human monitoring recommended |
✓ Autonomous + RSOC Human oversight included |
| KEY SPECIFICATIONS | ||||
| Speed | 2–3 mph (walking speed) | Up to 3.1 mph | Up to 3 m/s (~6.7 mph) | Ground: 3 mph · Aerial: varies |
| Battery / Uptime | Auto-recharges at cradle 80+ flights/week continuous |
~90 min per charge Hot-swap batteries available |
3+ hours per charge Hot-swap capable |
Auto-dock charges both systems 24/7 with dock |
| Payload / Sensors | 14 cameras · Industrial barcode scanner · AI compute | 4K thermal · Acoustic · LIDAR · 3D scan · Radiation | Thermal · RGB cameras · LiDAR · Acoustic | Thermal · PTZ cameras · Spotlight · Speaker · AI detection |
| Weather Rating | Indoor · -20°F cold chain rated | IP54 · Light rain, dust | IP67 · Full weather immersion | IP67 ground · All-weather outdoor |
| Navigation | AI world model · No GPS · No markers · No WiFi | SLAM · Vision · GPS (outdoor) | GPS + IMU + vision · All terrain | GPS + vision + AI anomaly detection |
| PERFORMANCE & ROI | ||||
| Speed vs. Manual | 20× faster cycle counting |
10× more data per inspection |
400% more patrols vs. guard |
400% more patrols + aerial response |
| Annual Savings (typical) | $150K–$500K+ Depends on facility size & labor |
$200K+/site Boston Dynamics published benchmark |
50–60% guard cost reduction | Up to 50% operating cost reduction |
| Typical ROI Payback | 10–22 months | 12 months average (BD data) | 12–18 months | 12–24 months |
| DEPLOYMENT | ||||
| Go-Live Timeline | ~3 months Proposal → live on AIMS |
6–8 weeks Config + safety induction |
4–8 weeks Route config + CFATS if applicable |
6–10 weeks RSOC onboarding + drone setup |
| Infrastructure Needed | Power + ethernet drop only No WiFi, GPS, or racking changes |
Charging dock Network for Orbit integration |
Charging dock + cellular/WiFi Minimal site prep |
Docking station + network Power + clear landing area |
| Price Model | RaaS Monthly Subscription No CapEx · All-inclusive |
Hardware Purchase + Software | Hardware Purchase + Support | RaaS / Managed Service |
| COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY | ||||
| FAA Required? | ✓ No — indoor drone, FAA exempt | ✓ No — ground robot | ✓ No — ground robot | ~ Outdoor drone: check local regs |
| CFATS Patrol Docs | ✗ N/A — indoor inventory | ~ Inspection records only | ✓ GPS-tracked patrol logs | ✓ RSOC + full documentation |
| Works in H₂S/Hazardous Zones | ✗ Indoor warehouse only | ✓ Via remote operation | ✓ All outdoor terrain | ✓ Outdoor industrial zones |
| Explore Corvus One → | Explore Spot → | Explore Vision 60 → | Explore DroneDog → | |
Decision Guide
Which Platform Fits Your Operation?
Choose Corvus One™ if…
Inventory · Warehousing · Distribution
You have racked pallet storage (50"+ aisles)
Manual cycle counting consumes 1+ FTE
Inventory accuracy affects order fulfillment
You run annual physical inventories
You want daily inventory visibility without labor
Cold storage or frozen warehouse operation
No CapEx budget — prefer monthly subscription
Choose Spot™ if…
Inspection · Maintenance · Hazardous Access
You have equipment that requires regular inspection
Some inspection zones are hazardous or restricted
Unplanned downtime costs thousands per hour
You want thermal, acoustic, or radiation data
PSM / mechanical integrity documentation required
You have stairs, rubble, or complex indoor terrain
Refinery, chemical plant, power generation, or manufacturing
Choose Vision 60™ if…
Perimeter Security · Outdoor Patrol · CFATS
You need outdoor perimeter security — not indoor
Terrain is challenging: mud, gravel, ice, slopes
Gulf Coast heat and humidity are a factor
CFATS patrol documentation required
Military-grade reliability is a priority
Oil & gas, petrochemical, or pipeline site
Large footprint with complex fence line
Choose DroneDog™ if…
Integrated Security · Large Sites · RSOC
You want both ground AND aerial coverage
Site is too large for ground robot alone
24/7 human monitoring (RSOC) is important
Rapid aerial response to ground detections needed
Enterprise-grade security with managed service model
Distribution center, stadium, or corporate campus
Want all-in-one security platform vs. point solutions
Multi-Platform Deployments
Many Facilities Deploy
More Than One Platform
These robots solve different problems — and in many industrial facilities, multiple problems exist simultaneously. Actel Robotics regularly deploys combinations of platforms for customers who need both inventory management and inspection or security coverage.
A refinery might deploy Spot for inspection inside the process units and Vision 60 for perimeter patrol of the outer fence line. A distribution center might use Corvus One for inventory inside the warehouse and DroneDog for overnight security in the trailer yard.
As your authorized integrator for all four platforms, Actel Robotics can scope, deploy, and support multi-robot programs under a single relationship — no juggling multiple vendors.
Discuss a Multi-Platform Deployment →🏭 Refinery / Petrochemical
Corvus One (MRO storeroom) + Spot (process inspection) + Vision 60 (perimeter)
📦 Distribution Center
Corvus One (warehouse inventory) + DroneDog (overnight yard & perimeter security)
⚡ Power Generation
Spot (substation thermal inspection) + Vision 60 (perimeter fence patrol)
🏗️ Construction Site
DroneDog (overnight security) + Spot (site documentation & progress tracking)