LUNA vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of LUNA (IPLUSMOBOT) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LUNAChina
- MiR500Denmark
Year First Available
- LUNA—
- MiR5002018
Verified Deployments
- LUNA0 Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LUNA6 hrs
- MiR50017.5 hrs
Availability Status
- LUNAACTIVE
- MiR500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- LUNA20,000 kg
- MiR500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- LUNApallet mover
- MiR500unit load carrier
Length
- LUNA8,500 mm
- MiR500800 mm
Width
- LUNA3,500 mm
- MiR500580 mm
Min Aisle Width
- LUNA—
- MiR500850 mm
Ground Clearance
- LUNA—
- MiR50025 mm
Robot Weight
- LUNA—
- MiR50094 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- LUNAnatural feature
- MiR500other
Localization Accuracy
- LUNA50 mm
- MiR50060 mm
Docking Repeatability
- LUNA30 mm
- MiR5003 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- LUNA—
- MiR5001.2 m
Min Object Detection Height
- LUNA—
- MiR5009.8 cm
Pedestrian Detection
- LUNAYes
- MiR500Yes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- LUNA1.4 m/s
- MiR500—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- LUNA1.4 m/s
- MiR500—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- LUNAother
- MiR500li ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- LUNA6 hrs
- MiR50013 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- LUNA—
- MiR500Yes
Auto Docking
- LUNAYes
- MiR500Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- LUNA1500
- MiR5003000
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- LUNA—
- MiR500Yes
R15.08 Certified
- LUNA—
- MiR500Yes
Emergency Stops
- LUNA—
- MiR5001
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- LUNA—
- MiR500360 °
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- LUNAYes
- MiR500—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20,000 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 8,500 mm | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 3,500 mm | 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 (values differ) | natural feature | other |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 50 mm | 60 mm |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 30 mm | 3 mm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 1.2 m |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | — | 9.8 cm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | other | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 6 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | 1500 | 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 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | Yes | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Turning Radius, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Category, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, API Type, Fleet Size Supported, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), 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 | LUNA | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
LUNA, MiR500 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 LUNA and MiR500?
LUNA is made by IPLUSMOBOT, based in CN. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do LUNA and MiR500 compare on the Robo Score?
LUNA scores 50.7 on the Robo Score. MiR500 scores 73.1. 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 LUNA 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 LUNA 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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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
LUNA 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.