MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex vs RB-Y1

Side-by-side comparison of MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex (MiR) and RB-Y1 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexBB

RB-Y1A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexDenmark
RB-Y1South Korea

Verified Deployments

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex0 Deployments
RB-Y10 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexACTIVE
RB-Y1ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex16 kg
RB-Y13 kg

Reach

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex1,300 mm
RB-Y1—

Max Speed

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex2 m/s
RB-Y1—

IP Rating

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-FlexIP20
RB-Y1—

	MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flexmobile-manipulatorMiR BBRobo Index	RB-Y1mobile-manipulatorRainbow Robotics Co., Ltd. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Denmark	South Korea
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity (values differ)	16 kg	3 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,300 mm	—
Max Speed (values differ)	2 m/s	—
IP Rating (values differ)	IP20	—

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex	RB-Y1
Investment	No price	No price
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Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex, RB-Y1 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex and RB-Y1?

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex is made by MiR, based in DK. RB-Y1 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.

How do MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex and RB-Y1 compare on the Robo Index?

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex grades BB on the Robo Index. RB-Y1 grades A. 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.

What is the payload difference between MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex and RB-Y1?

MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex carries up to 16 kg. RB-Y1 carries up to 3 kg.

Are MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex and RB-Y1 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex and RB-Y1?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.

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MiR Mobile Cobot ER-Flex vs RB-Y1 compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator 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.