MiR Shelf Carrier 250 vs T3
Side-by-side comparison of MiR Shelf Carrier 250 (MiR) and T3 (Aethon) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250Denmark
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- T3United States
Year First Available
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250—
- T32015
Verified Deployments
- MiR Shelf Carrier 2500 Deployments
- T30 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250ACTIVE
- T3ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250300 kg
- T3453.6 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250unit load carrier
- T3tugger tractor
Robot Weight
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250146 kg
- T3—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250slam natural
- T3hybrid
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR Shelf Carrier 250li ion
- T3li ion
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 300 kg | 453.6 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tugger tractor |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 146 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | slam natural | hybrid |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry | li ion | li ion |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Length, Width, Turning Radius, Min Aisle Width, Ground Clearance, Localization Accuracy, Docking Repeatability, Obstacle Detection Range, Min Object Detection Height, Pedestrian Detection, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Runtime (Loaded), Charging Time, Opportunity Charging, Auto Docking, Battery Swap, Charge Cycles (Rated), ISO 3691-4 Certified, R15.08 Certified, Safety Category, Emergency Stops, Safety LiDAR Coverage, 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 | MiR Shelf Carrier 250 | T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR Shelf Carrier 250, T3 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 MiR Shelf Carrier 250 and T3?
MiR Shelf Carrier 250 is made by MiR, based in DK. T3 is made by Aethon, based in US.
How do MiR Shelf Carrier 250 and T3 compare on the Robo Index?
MiR Shelf Carrier 250 grades A on the Robo Index. T3 grades AA. 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.
Are MiR Shelf Carrier 250 and T3 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 MiR Shelf Carrier 250 and T3?
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
MiR Shelf Carrier 250 vs T3 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.