MiR500 vs VNK 15
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and VNK 15 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- VNK 15China
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- VNK 15—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- VNK 150 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- VNK 15—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- VNK 15ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- VNK 151,500 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- VNK 15pallet mover
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- VNK 15—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- VNK 15—
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- VNK 15600 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- VNK 15200 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- VNK 15—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- VNK 15—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- VNK 15lidar slam
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- VNK 15—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- VNK 15—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- VNK 15—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- VNK 15—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- VNK 15—
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- MiR500—
- VNK 151.5 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- VNK 15—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- VNK 15—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- VNK 15—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- VNK 15—
Battery Swap
- MiR500—
- VNK 15Yes
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- VNK 15—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNK 15—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNK 15—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- VNK 15—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- VNK 15360 °
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- MiR500—
- VNK 15WMS (unspecified)
| 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 (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 500 kg | 1,500 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 600 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 200 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | lidar 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.5 m/s |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Chemistry (values differ) | li ion | — |
| 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS (unspecified) |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Max Speed (Unloaded), Picks / Hour / Robot, Battery Capacity, Charging Time, 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 | VNK 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, VNK 15 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 VNK 15?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. VNK 15 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do MiR500 and VNK 15 compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. VNK 15 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 VNK 15 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 VNK 15?
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 VNK 15 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.