MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot vs QuickFork forklift AMR
Side-by-side comparison of MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot (Zimmer Group) and QuickFork forklift AMR (Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotGermany
- QuickFork forklift AMRChina
Year First Available
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
- QuickFork forklift AMR2014
Verified Deployments
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 Deployments
- QuickFork forklift AMR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot8 hrs
- QuickFork forklift AMR8 hrs
Availability Status
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotACTIVE
- QuickFork forklift AMRACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot500 kg
- QuickFork forklift AMR1,500 kg
AMR Subtype
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotother
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
Length
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot1,205 mm
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Width
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot678 mm
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Turning Radius
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot0 mm
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotlidar slam
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
Pedestrian Detection
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotli ion nmc
- QuickFork forklift AMRother
Charging Time
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot2 hrs
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Opportunity Charging
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Safety
Safety Category
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotCat.3 PLd
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot360 °
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot—
- QuickFork forklift AMRWES, WCS, RCS
API Type
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotopen rest
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Reliability
Predictive Maintenance
- MILES Autonomous Mobile RobotYes
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
Commercial
Pricing Models
- MILES Autonomous Mobile Robotcapex
- QuickFork forklift AMR—
| QuickFork forklift AMRamr-warehouseShanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. 77.0Robo Index | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime | 8 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| AMR Subtype | other | other |
| Length (values differ) | 1,205 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 678 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | 0 mm | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | lidar slam | other |
| Pedestrian Detection (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion nmc | other |
| Charging Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WES, WCS, RCS |
| API Type (values differ) | open rest | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | capex | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Robot Weight, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Emergency Stops, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Uptime SLA, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, Warranty, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot and QuickFork forklift AMR?
MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot is made by Zimmer Group, based in DE. QuickFork forklift AMR is made by Shanghai Quicktron Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot and QuickFork forklift AMR compare on the Robo Index?
MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot scores 55/100. QuickFork forklift AMR scores 77/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot and QuickFork forklift AMR 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 MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot and QuickFork forklift AMR?
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
MILES Autonomous Mobile Robot vs QuickFork forklift AMR 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.