MiR500 vs Sherpa Tugger
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and Sherpa Tugger (Ati Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- Sherpa TuggerUnited States
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- Sherpa Tugger2025
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- Sherpa Tugger0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- Sherpa Tugger8 hrs
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- Sherpa TuggerACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- Sherpa Tugger1,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- Sherpa Tuggertugger
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- Sherpa Tugger1,395 mm
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- Sherpa Tugger640 mm
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- Sherpa Tugger2,200 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- Sherpa Tugger—
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- Sherpa Tugger55 mm
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- Sherpa Tugger—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- Sherpa Tuggerlidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- Sherpa Tugger10 mm
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- Sherpa Tugger—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- Sherpa Tugger—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- Sherpa Tugger—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- MiR500—
- Sherpa Tugger1.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- MiR500—
- Sherpa Tugger1.7 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- Sherpa Tuggerli ion nmc
Battery Capacity
- MiR500—
- Sherpa Tugger5 kWh
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- Sherpa Tugger—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- Sherpa Tugger—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- Sherpa Tugger—
Battery Swap
- MiR500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- Sherpa Tugger—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Sherpa TuggerYes
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Sherpa Tugger—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- Sherpa Tugger—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- Sherpa Tugger—
Connectivity
API Type
- MiR500—
- Sherpa Tuggeropen rest
OTA Updates
- MiR500—
- Sherpa TuggerYes
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 1,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | tugger |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | 1,395 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | 640 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,200 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | — |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 60 mm | 10 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 | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.7 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | li ion nmc |
| Battery Capacity (values differ) | — | 5 kWh |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 13 hrs | — |
| Opportunity Charging (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Auto Docking (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Battery Swap (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Charge Cycles (Rated) (values differ) | 3000 | — |
| Safety | ||
| ISO 3691-4 Certified | Yes | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage (values differ) | 360 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| API Type (values differ) | — | open rest |
| OTA Updates (values differ) | — | Yes |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Picks / Hour / Robot, Charging Time, Safety Category, Safety Zone Count, Audible Alert, WMS Integrations, Fleet Size Supported, Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt, 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 | Sherpa Tugger |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, Sherpa Tugger 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 Sherpa Tugger?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. Sherpa Tugger is made by Ati Robotics, based in US.
When were MiR500 and Sherpa Tugger launched?
MiR500 launched in 2018. Sherpa Tugger launched in 2025.
How do MiR500 and Sherpa Tugger compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.5 on the Robo Score. Sherpa Tugger scores 51.2. 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 Sherpa Tugger 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 Sherpa Tugger?
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 Sherpa Tugger 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.