MC250 vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of MC250 (MiR) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MC250Denmark
- MiR500Denmark
Year First Available
- MC250—
- MiR5002018
Verified Deployments
- MC2500 Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MC25017.5 hrs
- MiR50017.5 hrs
Availability Status
- MC250ACTIVE
- MiR500ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MC250250 kg
- MiR500500 kg
AMR Subtype
- MC250—
- MiR500unit load carrier
Length
- MC250800 mm
- MiR500800 mm
Width
- MC250580 mm
- MiR500580 mm
Turning Radius
- MC2500 mm
- MiR500—
Min Aisle Width
- MC250850 mm
- MiR500850 mm
Ground Clearance
- MC25025 mm
- MiR50025 mm
Robot Weight
- MC250—
- MiR50094 kg
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MC250lidar slam,vision
- MiR500other
Localization Accuracy
- MC25060 mm
- MiR50060 mm
Docking Repeatability
- MC2503 mm
- MiR5003 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- MC2501.2 m
- MiR5001.2 m
Min Object Detection Height
- MC25025 cm
- MiR5009.8 cm
Pedestrian Detection
- MC250Yes
- MiR500Yes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- MC2502 m/s
- MiR500—
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- MC2502 m/s
- MiR500—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MC250li ion nmc
- MiR500li ion
Runtime (Loaded)
- MC25013 hrs
- MiR50013 hrs
Opportunity Charging
- MC250Yes
- MiR500Yes
Auto Docking
- MC250Yes
- MiR500Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MC2503000
- MiR5003000
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MC250Yes
- MiR500Yes
R15.08 Certified
- MC250Yes
- MiR500Yes
Safety Category
- MC250Cat.3 PLd
- MiR500—
Emergency Stops
- MC2501
- MiR5001
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MC250360 °
- MiR500360 °
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Denmark | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2018 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) | 17.5 hrs | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 250 kg | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | — | unit load carrier |
| Length | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Width | 580 mm | 580 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width | 850 mm | 850 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 94 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam,vision | other |
| Localization Accuracy | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Docking Repeatability | 3 mm | 3 mm |
| Obstacle Detection Range | 1.2 m | 1.2 m |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | 25 cm | 9.8 cm |
| Pedestrian Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | 2 m/s | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion nmc | li ion |
| Runtime (Loaded) | 13 hrs | 13 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Docking | Yes | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) | 3000 | 3000 |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified | Yes | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Emergency Stops | 1 | 1 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, 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 | MC250 | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MC250, 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 MC250 and MiR500?
MC250 is made by MiR, based in DK. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do MC250 and MiR500 compare on the Robo Score?
MC250 scores 52.1 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 MC250 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 MC250 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
MC250 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.