Skypod vs MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) 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
- SkypodFrance
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotGermany
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot8 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotother
Length
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot1,205 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot678 mm
Turning Radius
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotlidar slam
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotli ion nmc
Charging Time
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot2 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Safety
Safety Category
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotopen rest
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotContact for quote
Pricing Models
- Skypod—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotcapex
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Germany |
| 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) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,205 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 678 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 0 mm |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Charging Time (values differ) | — | 2 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | — | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000–$180,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | capex |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, 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, 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 | Skypod | MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot 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 MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do Skypod and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.5 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 Skypod 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 Skypod 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
Skypod 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.