MiR500 vs Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck (Vecna Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckUnited States
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truckpallet mover
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck1,828 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Trucklidar slam,vision
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck—
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- MiR500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet TruckYes
Reliability
Uptime SLA
- MiR500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck99.9 %
Commercial
Pricing Models
- MiR500—
- Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truckraas
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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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | — |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 1,828 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,vision |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| Runtime (Loaded) (values differ) | 13 hrs | — |
| Opportunity Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Docking | Yes | 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 | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Uptime SLA (values differ) | — | 99.9 % |
| Commercial | ||
| Pricing Models (values differ) | — | raas |
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, OTA Updates, Cybersecurity Certs, MTBF, Predictive Maintenance, Field Service Response, Spare Parts Lead Time, Price (USD), RaaS / Month, 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 | Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck 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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck is made by Vecna Robotics, Inc., based in US.
How do MiR500 and Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck scores 47.4. 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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck 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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck?
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 Vecna APT Autonomous Pallet Truck 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.