Transport and manipulation are different tasks
An AMR can move a platform without picking a tote from a rack. A humanoid adds manipulation but introduces grasp and balance requirements. Identify the step that actually creates cost or a bottleneck.
Build a representative load set
Include mass, packaging deformation, handles and offset centres of gravity. Test empty and partly filled totes too. The easiest case must not replace the task distribution of a real shift.
Evaluate the complete route
Count pickup, travel, placement, waiting and return. Record recovery after errors and impact on the next station. Only this complete cycle can be compared with current team work.

