Skypod vs MC250
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and MC250 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- MC250Denmark
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- MC250—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- MC2500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MC250Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- MC25017.5 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- MC250ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- MC250250 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- MC250—
Length
- Skypod—
- MC250800 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- MC250580 mm
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- MC2500 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Skypod—
- MC250850 mm
Ground Clearance
- Skypod—
- MC25025 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- MC250lidar slam,vision
Localization Accuracy
- Skypod—
- MC25060 mm
Docking Repeatability
- Skypod—
- MC2503 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Skypod—
- MC2501.2 m
Min Object Detection Height
- Skypod—
- MC25025 cm
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- MC250Yes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- MC2502 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- Skypod—
- MC2502 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- MC250li ion nmc
Runtime (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- MC25013 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Skypod—
- MC250Yes
Auto Docking
- Skypod—
- MC250Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- Skypod—
- MC2503000
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Skypod—
- MC250Yes
R15.08 Certified
- Skypod—
- MC250Yes
Safety Category
- Skypod—
- MC250Cat.3 PLd
Emergency Stops
- Skypod—
- MC2501
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- MC250360 °
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MC250Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 250 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | — |
| Length (values differ) | — | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 0 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 25 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision |
| 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) | — | 25 cm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 2 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| 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 |
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Robot Weight, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, 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, 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 | Skypod | MC250 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
MC250 has 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Skypod and MC250?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. MC250 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do Skypod and MC250 compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 71.9 on the Robo Score. MC250 scores 52.1. 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 Skypod and MC250 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 Skypod and MC250?
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
Skypod vs MC250 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.