EffiBOT vs MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot
Side-by-side comparison of EffiBOT (Effidence) and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot (Zimmer Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EffiBOTFrance
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotGermany
Year First Available
- EffiBOT2015
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Verified Deployments
- EffiBOT0 Deployments
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- EffiBOT8 hrs
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot8 hrs
Availability Status
- EffiBOTACTIVE
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- EffiBOT500 kg
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot500 kg
AMR Subtype
- EffiBOTunit load carrier
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotother
Length
- EffiBOT1,450 mm
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot1,205 mm
Width
- EffiBOT660 mm
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot678 mm
Turning Radius
- EffiBOT1,200 mm
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 mm
Min Aisle Width
- EffiBOT3,300 mm
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Robot Weight
- EffiBOT140 kg
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- EffiBOTslam natural
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotlidar slam
Pedestrian Detection
- EffiBOTYes
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- EffiBOTli ion
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- EffiBOT1.6 kWh
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Charging Time
- EffiBOT3.5 hrs
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot2 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- EffiBOT—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Safety
Safety Category
- EffiBOT—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- EffiBOT360 °
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- EffiBOT—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotopen rest
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- EffiBOT—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Commercial
Pricing Models
- EffiBOT—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotcapex
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | other |
| Length (values differ) | 1,450 mm | 1,205 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 660 mm | 678 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 0 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 3,300 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 140 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | lidar slam |
| Pedestrian Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.6 kWh | — |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 3.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | capex |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, 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 | EffiBOT | MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EffiBOT, MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot 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 EffiBOT and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot?
EffiBOT is made by Effidence, based in FR. MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do EffiBOT and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot compare on the Robo Score?
EffiBOT scores 72.0 on the Robo Score. MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot scores 51.6. 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 EffiBOT and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot 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 EffiBOT and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot?
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
EffiBOT vs MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot 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.