MiR500 vs VNST 20
Side-by-side comparison of MiR500 (MiR) and VNST 20 (VisionNav) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MiR500Denmark
- VNST 20China
Year First Available
- MiR5002018
- VNST 202023
Verified Deployments
- MiR5000 Deployments
- VNST 200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- MiR50017.5 hrs
- VNST 20—
Availability Status
- MiR500ACTIVE
- VNST 20ACTIVE
Payload & Form Factor
Payload
- MiR500500 kg
- VNST 202,000 kg
AMR Subtype
- MiR500unit load carrier
- VNST 20pallet mover
Length
- MiR500800 mm
- VNST 201,620 mm
Width
- MiR500580 mm
- VNST 20800 mm
Turning Radius
- MiR500—
- VNST 201,431 mm
Min Aisle Width
- MiR500850 mm
- VNST 201,900 mm
Ground Clearance
- MiR50025 mm
- VNST 20—
Robot Weight
- MiR50094 kg
- VNST 20—
Navigation & Sensing
Navigation Type
- MiR500other
- VNST 20natural landmark
Localization Accuracy
- MiR50060 mm
- VNST 20—
Docking Repeatability
- MiR5003 mm
- VNST 2010 mm
Obstacle Detection Range
- MiR5001.2 m
- VNST 20—
Min Object Detection Height
- MiR5009.8 cm
- VNST 20—
Pedestrian Detection
- MiR500Yes
- VNST 20Yes
Performance
Max Speed (Loaded)
- MiR500—
- VNST 201.4 m/s
Max Speed (Unloaded)
- MiR500—
- VNST 201.8 m/s
Battery
Battery Chemistry
- MiR500li ion
- VNST 20—
Runtime (Loaded)
- MiR50013 hrs
- VNST 20—
Opportunity Charging
- MiR500Yes
- VNST 20—
Auto Docking
- MiR500Yes
- VNST 20—
Charge Cycles (Rated)
- MiR5003000
- VNST 20—
Safety
ISO 3691-4 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNST 20—
R15.08 Certified
- MiR500Yes
- VNST 20—
Emergency Stops
- MiR5001
- VNST 20—
Safety LiDAR Coverage
- MiR500360 °
- VNST 20—
Connectivity
WMS Integrations
- MiR500—
- VNST 20WMS
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Denmark | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2023 |
| 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 | 2,000 kg |
| AMR Subtype (values differ) | unit load carrier | pallet mover |
| Length (values differ) | 800 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Width (values differ) | 580 mm | 800 mm |
| Turning Radius (values differ) | — | 1,431 mm |
| Min Aisle Width (values differ) | 850 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Ground Clearance (values differ) | 25 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 94 kg | — |
| Navigation & Sensing | ||
| Navigation Type (values differ) | other | natural landmark |
| Localization Accuracy (values differ) | 60 mm | — |
| Docking Repeatability (values differ) | 3 mm | 10 mm |
| Obstacle Detection Range (values differ) | 1.2 m | — |
| Min Object Detection Height (values differ) | 9.8 cm | — |
| Pedestrian Detection | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Max Speed (Loaded) (values differ) | — | 1.4 m/s |
| Max Speed (Unloaded) (values differ) | — | 1.8 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 | — |
| 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, 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 | VNST 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
MiR500, VNST 20 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes MiR500 and VNST 20?
MiR500 is made by MiR, based in DK. VNST 20 is made by VisionNav, based in CN.
When were MiR500 and VNST 20 launched?
MiR500 launched in 2018. VNST 20 launched in 2023.
How do MiR500 and VNST 20 compare on the Robo Score?
MiR500 scores 73.1 on the Robo Score. VNST 20 scores 52.8. 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 VNST 20 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 VNST 20?
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 VNST 20 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.