BALYO Autonomous Forklifts vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of BALYO Autonomous Forklifts (Balyo SA) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BALYO Autonomous ForkliftsFrance

- MiR500Denmark

Year First Available
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5002013

Verified Deployments
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts0 Deployments

- MiR5000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR50017.5 hrs

Availability Status
- BALYO Autonomous ForkliftsACTIVE

- MiR500ACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts1,500 kg

- MiR500500 kg

AMR Subtype
- BALYO Autonomous Forkliftsforklift amr

- MiR500unit load carrier

Length
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500800 mm

Width
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500580 mm

Min Aisle Width
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts1,800 mm

- MiR500850 mm

Ground Clearance
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR50025 mm

Robot Weight
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR50094 kg

Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- BALYO Autonomous Forkliftslidar slam

- MiR500other

Localization Accuracy
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR50060 mm

Docking Repeatability
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5003 mm

Obstacle Detection Range
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5001.2 m

Min Object Detection Height
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5009.8 cm

Pedestrian Detection
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500Yes

Battery
Battery Chemistry
- BALYO Autonomous Forkliftsother

- MiR500li ion

Runtime (Loaded)
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR50013 hrs

Opportunity Charging
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500Yes

Auto Docking
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500Yes

Charge Cycles (Rated)
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5003000

Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500Yes

R15.08 Certified
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500Yes

Emergency Stops
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR5001

Safety LiDAR Coverage
- BALYO Autonomous Forklifts—

- MiR500360 °

Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- BALYO Autonomous ForkliftsERP, WMS

- MiR500—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1,500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift amr | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | — | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 25 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 94 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 60 mm |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | — | 3 mm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 1.2 m |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | — | 9.8 cm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 13 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | — | 3000 |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | ERP, WMS | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Turning Radius, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Category, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Pricing Models, Warranty, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | BALYO Autonomous Forklifts | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
BALYO Autonomous Forklifts, MiR500 have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes BALYO Autonomous Forklifts and MiR500?
BALYO Autonomous Forklifts is made by Balyo SA, based in FR. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do BALYO Autonomous Forklifts and MiR500 compare on the Robo Score?
BALYO Autonomous Forklifts scores 63.1 on the Robo Score. MiR500 scores 73.5. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BALYO Autonomous Forklifts and MiR500 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Amr Warehouse on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Amr Warehouse robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Amr Warehouse TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between BALYO Autonomous Forklifts and MiR500?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling.
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About this comparison
BALYO Autonomous Forklifts vs MiR500 compares two robots in the amr-warehouse category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.