Skypod vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of Skypod (Exotec SAS) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SkypodFrance
- MiR500Denmark
Year First Available
- Skypod2017
- MiR5002018
Verified Deployments
- Skypod0 Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MiR500Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Skypod—
- MiR50017.5 hrs
Availability Status
- SkypodACTIVE
- MiR500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Skypod30 kg
- MiR500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Skypodgoods to person
- MiR500unit load carrier
Length
- Skypod—
- MiR500800 mm
Width
- Skypod—
- MiR500580 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Skypod—
- MiR500850 mm
Ground Clearance
- Skypod—
- MiR50025 mm
Robot Weight
- Skypod—
- MiR50094 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Skypodother
- MiR500other
Localization Accuracy
- Skypod—
- MiR50060 mm
Docking Repeatability
- Skypod—
- MiR5003 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Skypod—
- MiR5001.2 m
Min Object Detection Height
- Skypod—
- MiR5009.8 cm
Pedestrian Detection
- Skypod—
- MiR500Yes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Skypodli ion
- MiR500li ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- Skypod—
- MiR50013 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Skypod—
- MiR500Yes
Auto Docking
- Skypod—
- MiR500Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- Skypod—
- MiR5003000
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Skypod—
- MiR500Yes
R15.08 Certified
- Skypod—
- MiR500Yes
Emergency Stops
- Skypod—
- MiR5001
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Skypod—
- MiR500360 °
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Skypod$65,000–$180,000 USD
- MiR500Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | France | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2018 |
| 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 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) | 30 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | — | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 580 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | — | 25 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 94 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | 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 | li ion | 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 ° |
| 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: Turning Radius, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Category, 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 | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $122,500 | No price |
| Payback period | 29.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $127,500 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +104% | — |
MiR500 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 MiR500?
Skypod is made by Exotec SAS, based in FR. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
When were Skypod and MiR500 launched?
Skypod launched in 2017. MiR500 launched in 2018.
How do Skypod and MiR500 compare on the Robo Score?
Skypod scores 72.3 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 Skypod 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 Skypod 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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About this comparison
Skypod 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.