LocusONE vs MiR1000
Side-by-side comparison of LocusONE (Locus Robotics Corp.) and MiR1000 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LocusONEUnited States

- MiR1000Denmark
Year First Available
- LocusONE2021

- MiR10002013
Verified Deployments
- LocusONE0 Deployments

- MiR10000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LocusONE14 hrs

- MiR1000—
Availability Status
- LocusONEACTIVE

- MiR1000ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- LocusONE36 kg

- MiR10001,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- LocusONEgoods to person

- MiR1000unit load carrier
Turning Radius
- LocusONE0 mm

- MiR1000—
Robot Weight
- LocusONE—

- MiR1000230 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- LocusONEslam natural

- MiR1000other
Pedestrian Detection
- LocusONEYes

- MiR1000—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- LocusONEli ion

- MiR1000li ion
Battery Capacity
- LocusONE—

- MiR10001.9 kWh
Auto Docking
- LocusONEYes

- MiR1000—
Safety
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- LocusONE360 °

- MiR1000—
Connectivity
API Type
- LocusONEopen rest

- MiR1000—
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- LocusONEYes

- MiR1000—
OTA Updates
- LocusONEYes

- MiR1000—
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- LocusONEYes

- MiR1000—
Commercial
Pricing Models
- LocusONEraas, capex

- MiR1000—
Expected Service Life
- LocusONE7 yrs

- MiR1000—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 14 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 36 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | goods to person | unit load carrier |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 230 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | other |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 1.9 kWh |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | raas, capex | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 7 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Length, Width, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | LocusONE | MiR1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
LocusONE, MiR1000 have 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 LocusONE and MiR1000?
LocusONE is made by Locus Robotics Corp., based in US. MiR1000 is made by MiR, based in DK.
When were LocusONE and MiR1000 launched?
LocusONE launched in 2021. MiR1000 launched in 2013.
How do LocusONE and MiR1000 compare on the Robo Index?
LocusONE grades A on the Robo Index. MiR1000 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 LocusONE and MiR1000 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 LocusONE and MiR1000?
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
LocusONE vs MiR1000 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.