MiR500 vs VNR 16
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and VNR 16 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- VNR 16China
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- VNR 16—
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- VNR 160 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- VNR 16—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- VNR 16ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- VNR 161,600 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- VNR 16pallet mover
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- VNR 16—
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- VNR 16—
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- VNR 161,788 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- VNR 162,847 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- VNR 16—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- VNR 16—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- VNR 16—
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- VNR 16—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- VNR 16—
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- VNR 16—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- VNR 16—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- VNR 16—
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- VNR 16—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- VNR 16—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- VNR 16—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- VNR 16—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- VNR 16—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNR 16Yes
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNR 16—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- VNR 16—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- VNR 16360 °
Connectivity
Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt
- MiR500—
- VNR 16Yes
| 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 (values differ) | 500 kg | 1,600 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | — |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | — |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,788 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 2,847 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | — |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| R15.08 Certified (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Emergency Stops (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Safety LiDAR Coverage | 360 ° | 360 ° |
| Connectivity | ||
| Multi-Robot Traffic Mgmt (values differ) | — | Yes |
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, 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 | VNR 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, VNR 16 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 VNR 16?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. VNR 16 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
How do MiR500 and VNR 16 compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. VNR 16 scores 52.2. 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 VNR 16 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 VNR 16?
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 VNR 16 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.