Max 1500-L vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of Max 1500-L (ForwardX Robotics) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Max 1500-LChina
- MiR500Denmark
Year First Available
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5002018
Verified Deployments
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5001 Deployment
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Max 1500-L8 hrs
- MiR50017.5 hrs
Availability Status
- Max 1500-LACTIVE
- MiR500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500unit load carrier
Length
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500800 mm
Width
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500580 mm
Min Aisle Width
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500850 mm
Ground Clearance
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR50025 mm
Robot Weight
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR50094 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- Max 1500-Llidar slam,vision,qr code
- MiR500other
Localization Accuracy
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR50060 mm
Docking Repeatability
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5003 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5001.2 m
Min Object Detection Height
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5009.8 cm
Pedestrian Detection
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500Yes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500li ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR50013 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500Yes
Auto Docking
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5003000
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500Yes
R15.08 Certified
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500Yes
Emergency Stops
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR5001
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- Max 1500-L—
- MiR500360 °
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments (values differ) | — | 1 Deployment |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | — | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | — | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | — | 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) | lidar slam,vision,qr code | other |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | — | 60 mm |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | — | 3 mm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | — | 1.2 m |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | — | 9.8 cm |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | — | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 13 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | — | 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 ° |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Turning Radius, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Category, 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, 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 | Max 1500-L | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Max 1500-L, 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 Max 1500-L and MiR500?
Max 1500-L is made by ForwardX Robotics, based in CN. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
Are Max 1500-L 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 Max 1500-L 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.
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About this comparison
Max 1500-L 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.