Aethon TUGvsDouble Robotics Double 3
Aethon TUG leads on 4 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
TUG
3 wins
Double 3
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 95Deployment readiness78
- 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
- 34Price accessibility95
- 90ROI clarity72
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 85Labor replacement55
- 453.6 kg (1,000 lbs for TUG T3)Payload—
- 1 m/s (3.6 km/h)Speed—
- 24 hours intermittent chargingBattery4 hours on single charge (2 hour recharge time)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 90Environment fit68
- 75Future potential71
- 1,160 × 570 × 1,220 mm (length × width × height)FootprintHeight 119–150 cm (47–60 inches, adjustable); width and depth not specified
TUG · Best for
Large teaching hospitals (200+ beds) routing medications, linens, and lab specimens 24/7 to reduce manual delivery workload
Double 3 · Best for
Hybrid university classrooms blending remote and in-person students
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose TUG. If the goal is to be ready when Double 3's capabilities mature, track it.