MiR500 vs VNP 30
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and VNP 30 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- VNP 30China
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- VNP 30—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- VNP 300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- VNP 30—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- VNP 30ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- VNP 303,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- VNP 30pallet mover
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- VNP 30—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- VNP 30—
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- VNP 302,020 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- VNP 302,600 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- VNP 30—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- VNP 30—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- VNP 30vision,visual slam
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- VNP 30—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- VNP 30—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- VNP 30—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- VNP 30—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- VNP 30—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- VNP 30—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- VNP 30—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- VNP 30—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- VNP 30—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- VNP 30—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNP 30—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNP 30—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- VNP 30—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- VNP 30—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- MiR500—
- VNP 30WMS
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 17.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload & Form Factor | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 500 kg | 3,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 2,020 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 2,600 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | vision,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 ° | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WMS Integrations (values differ) | — | WMS |
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, 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 | VNP 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, VNP 30 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 VNP 30?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. VNP 30 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do MiR500 and VNP 30 compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. VNP 30 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 VNP 30 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 VNP 30?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
AMR TCO: Fleet Size, Charging Infrastructure, and WMS Integration
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AMR Vendor Selection: Orchestration, Integration, and Scaling
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About this comparison
MiR500 vs VNP 30 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.