MiR500 vs Project Brawn
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and Project Brawn (Brain Corp) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- Project BrawnUnited States
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- Project Brawn—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- Project Brawn0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- Project Brawn—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- Project BrawnACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- Project Brawn—
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- Project Brawnother
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- Project Brawn—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- Project Brawn—
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- Project Brawn—
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- Project Brawn—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- Project Brawn—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- Project Brawnother
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- Project Brawn—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- Project Brawn—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- Project Brawn—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- Project Brawn—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- Project Brawn—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- Project Brawnother
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- Project Brawn—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- Project Brawn—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- Project Brawn—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- Project Brawn—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Project Brawn—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Project Brawn—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- Project Brawn—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- Project Brawn—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | other |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type | other | 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 | other |
| 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 ° | — |
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, 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 | MiR500 | Project Brawn |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, Project Brawn 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 MiR500 and Project Brawn?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. Project Brawn is made by Brain Corp, based in US.
How do MiR500 and Project Brawn compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.5 on the Robo Score. Project Brawn scores 48.9. 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 Project Brawn 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 Project Brawn?
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 Project Brawn 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.