Guardian GT vs MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex
Side-by-side comparison of Guardian GT (Sarcos) and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Guardian GTUnited States
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexDenmark
Year First Available
- Guardian GT2017
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex—
Verified Deployments
- Guardian GT0 Deployments
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Guardian GT$48,000
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexContact for quote
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Guardian GT12 hrs
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex—
Availability Status
- Guardian GTACTIVE
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Reach
- Guardian GT1,219 mm
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex1,300 mm
Payload Capacity
- Guardian GT4.6 kg
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex16 kg
IP Rating
- Guardian GT—
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexIP20
Max Speed
- Guardian GT0.5 m/s
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex2 m/s
Autonomy Level
- Guardian GTteleoperated
- MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $48,000 | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 12 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,219 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload Capacity (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 4.6 kg | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP20 |
| Max Speed (values differ) | 0.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | teleoperated | — |
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Frequently asked
Who makes Guardian GT and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex?
Guardian GT is made by Sarcos, based in US. MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do Guardian GT and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex compare on the Robo Index?
Guardian GT scores 92/100. MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex scores 30/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
What is the payload difference between Guardian GT and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex?
Guardian GT carries up to 4.55 kg. MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex carries up to 16 kg.
Are Guardian GT and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Guardian GT and MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
Guardian GT vs MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.