CounterBalance Forklift vs MiR100
Side-by-side comparison of CounterBalance Forklift (Bluepath Robotics) and MiR100 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CounterBalance ForkliftSpain
- MiR100Denmark
Year First Available
- CounterBalance Forklift—
- MiR1002013
Verified Deployments
- CounterBalance Forklift0 Deployments
- MiR1000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- CounterBalance ForkliftACTIVE
- MiR100ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- CounterBalance Forklift—
- MiR100100 kg
AMR Subtype
- CounterBalance Forkliftforklift amr
- MiR100unit load carrier
Length
- CounterBalance Forklift2,520 mm
- MiR100—
Width
- CounterBalance Forklift1,150 mm
- MiR100—
Robot Weight
- CounterBalance Forklift—
- MiR100350 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- CounterBalance Forkliftvisual slam,lidar slam,other
- MiR100slam natural
Localization Accuracy
- CounterBalance Forklift10 mm
- MiR100—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- CounterBalance Forkliftother
- MiR100li ion
Auto Docking
- CounterBalance ForkliftYes
- MiR100—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- CounterBalance ForkliftSAP EWM, Manhattan SCALE, Blue Yonder, Körber
- MiR100—
API Type
- CounterBalance Forkliftopen rest websocket
- MiR100—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- CounterBalance ForkliftYes
- MiR100—
OTA Updates
- CounterBalance ForkliftYes
- MiR100—
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- CounterBalance ForkliftYes
- MiR100—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Spain | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 100 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | forklift amr | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 2,520 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 1,150 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 350 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | visual slam,lidar slam,other | slam natural |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 10 mm | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | SAP EWM, Manhattan SCALE, Blue Yonder, Körber | — |
| API Type (values differ) | open rest websocket | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, Fleet Size Supported, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, 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 | CounterBalance Forklift | MiR100 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
CounterBalance Forklift, MiR100 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 CounterBalance Forklift and MiR100?
CounterBalance Forklift is made by Bluepath Robotics, based in ES. MiR100 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do CounterBalance Forklift and MiR100 compare on the Robo Index?
CounterBalance Forklift grades BBB on the Robo Index. MiR100 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are CounterBalance Forklift and MiR100 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 CounterBalance Forklift and MiR100?
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
CounterBalance Forklift vs MiR100 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 Index is calculated.