MiR500 vs Modula NEXT
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and Modula NEXT (Modula) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- Modula NEXTItaly
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- Modula NEXT—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- Modula NEXT0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- Modula NEXT6 hrs
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- Modula NEXTACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- Modula NEXT—
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- Modula NEXTg2p shelf
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- Modula NEXT420 mm
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- Modula NEXT73 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- Modula NEXT—
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- Modula NEXT—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- Modula NEXT—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- Modula NEXTlidar slam,hybrid
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- Modula NEXT—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- Modula NEXT—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- Modula NEXT—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- Modula NEXT—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- Modula NEXT—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- Modula NEXTli ion nmc
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- Modula NEXT—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- Modula NEXT—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- Modula NEXT—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- Modula NEXT—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Modula NEXT—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Modula NEXT—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- Modula NEXT—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- Modula NEXT—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- MiR500—
- Modula NEXTModula WMS
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | g2p shelf |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | 420 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | 73 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,hybrid |
| 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 | li ion nmc |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 13 hrs | — |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | 3000 | — |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | Modula WMS |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Turning Radius, Max Speed (Loaded), Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, Battery Swap, Safety Category, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, 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 | MiR500 | Modula NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, Modula NEXT 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 MiR500 and Modula NEXT?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. Modula NEXT is made by Modula, based in IT.
How do MiR500 and Modula NEXT compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. Modula NEXT scores 49.3. 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 MiR500 and Modula NEXT 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 MiR500 and Modula NEXT?
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
MiR500 vs Modula NEXT 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.