MiR1000 Mobile Robot vs MiR500
Side-by-side comparison of MiR1000 Mobile Robot (MiR) and MiR500 (MiR) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR1000 Mobile RobotDenmark
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- MiR500Denmark

Year First Available
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
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- MiR5002013

Verified Deployments
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot0 Deployments
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- MiR5000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot$82,780 USD
)
- MiR500Contact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR50017.5 hrs

Availability Status
- MiR1000 Mobile RobotACTIVE
)
- MiR500ACTIVE

Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500500 kg

AMR Subtype
- MiR1000 Mobile Robotpallet mover
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- MiR500unit load carrier

Length
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot1,350 mm
)
- MiR500800 mm

Width
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot920 mm
)
- MiR500580 mm

Min Aisle Width
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500850 mm

Ground Clearance
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot30 mm
)
- MiR50025 mm

Robot Weight
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR50094 kg

Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
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- MiR500other

Localization Accuracy
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR50060 mm

Docking Repeatability
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR5003 mm

Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
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- MiR5001.2 m

Min Object Detection Height
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR5009.8 cm

Pedestrian Detection
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500Yes

Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR1000 Mobile Robotli ion nmc
)
- MiR500li ion

Battery Capacity
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot1.9 kWh
)
- MiR500—

Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR50013 hrs

Opportunity Charging
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500Yes

Auto Docking
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500Yes

Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot700
)
- MiR5003000

Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR1000 Mobile RobotYes
)
- MiR500Yes

R15.08 Certified
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR500Yes

Safety Category
- MiR1000 Mobile RobotCat.3 PLd
)
- MiR500—

Emergency Stops
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot—
)
- MiR5001

Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot360 °
)
- MiR500360 °

Commercial
Price (USD)
- MiR1000 Mobile Robot$82,780 USD
)
- MiR500Contact for quote

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Denmark | Denmark |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $82,780 USD | Contact for quote |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 17.5 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | pallet mover | unit load carrier |
| Length (values differ) | 1,350 mm | 800 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 920 mm | 580 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | — | 850 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 30 mm | 25 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 94 kg |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | — | 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 nmc | li ion |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | 1.9 kWh | — |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 13 hrs |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | 700 | 3000 |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified | Yes | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | — | 1 |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $82,780 USD | Contact for quote |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Turning Radius, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, 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, 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 | MiR1000 Mobile Robot | MiR500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $82,780 | No price |
| Payback period | 19.9 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $167,220 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +202% | — |
MiR500 has 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 MiR1000 Mobile Robot and MiR500?
MiR1000 Mobile Robot is made by MiR, based in DK. MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK.
How do MiR1000 Mobile Robot and MiR500 compare on the Robo Index?
MiR1000 Mobile Robot grades BBB on the Robo Index. MiR500 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 MiR1000 Mobile Robot 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 MiR1000 Mobile Robot 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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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AMR Pilot in an Existing Warehouse: The 90-Day Playbook
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
MiR1000 Mobile Robot 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 Index is calculated.