MiR500 vs VNE 40
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and VNE 40 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- VNE 40China
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- VNE 40—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- VNE 400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- VNE 40—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- VNE 40ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- VNE 402,803.2 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- VNE 40forklift amr
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- VNE 40—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- VNE 40—
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- VNE 402,240 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- VNE 402,799 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- VNE 40—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- VNE 40—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- VNE 40lidar slam,visual slam
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- VNE 40—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- VNE 40—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- VNE 40—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- VNE 40—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- VNE 40—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- VNE 40—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- VNE 40—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- VNE 40—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- VNE 40—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- VNE 40—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNE 40—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNE 40—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- VNE 40—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- VNE 40—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| 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 | 2,803.2 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | forklift amr |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,240 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 2,799 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar slam,visual slam |
| 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 | — |
| 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, 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 | VNE 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, VNE 40 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 VNE 40?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. VNE 40 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do MiR500 and VNE 40 compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. VNE 40 scores 52.4. 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 VNE 40 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 VNE 40?
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 VNE 40 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.