Freight 500 vs MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot (Zimmer Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotGermany
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot8 hrs
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotother
Length
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot1,205 mm
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot678 mm
Turning Radius
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 mm
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotlidar slam
Pedestrian Detection
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotli ion nmc
Charging Time
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot2 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Safety
Safety Category
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotCat.3 PLd
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot360 °
Connectivity
API Type
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotopen rest
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotContact for quote
Pricing Models
- Freight 500—
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotcapex
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 9 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 500 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype | other | other |
| Length (values differ) | — | 1,205 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | 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) | other | 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) | $35,000 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Freight 500 and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE.
How do Freight 500 and MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 scores 73/100. MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot scores 55/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Freight 500 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 Freight 500 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
Freight 500 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 Index is calculated.