Freight 500 vs MiR100
Side-by-side comparison of Freight 500 (Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021)) and MiR100 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Freight 500United States
- MiR100Denmark
Year First Available
- Freight 5002014
- MiR1002013
Verified Deployments
- Freight 5000 Deployments
- MiR1000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- MiR100Contact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Freight 5009 hrs
- MiR100—
Availability Status
- Freight 500ACTIVE
- MiR100ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Freight 500500 kg
- MiR100100 kg
AMR Subtype
- Freight 500other
- MiR100unit load carrier
Width
- Freight 5001,016 mm
- MiR100—
Robot Weight
- Freight 500—
- MiR100350 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Freight 500other
- MiR100slam natural
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Freight 500other
- MiR100li ion
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Freight 500$35,000 USD
- MiR100Contact for quote
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 9 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 100 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | other | unit load carrier |
| Width (values differ) | 1,016 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 350 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | slam natural |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Length, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, 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 | Freight 500 | MiR100 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $35,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +614% | — |
MiR100 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 Freight 500 and MiR100?
Freight 500 is made by Fetch Robotics Inc. (acquired by Zebra Technologies 2021), based in US. MiR100 is made by MiR, based in DK.
When were Freight 500 and MiR100 launched?
Freight 500 launched in 2014. MiR100 launched in 2013.
How do Freight 500 and MiR100 compare on the Robo Index?
Freight 500 grades AA on the Robo Index. MiR100 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Freight 500 and MiR100 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 MiR100?
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 MiR100 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.