Close call. Lite 3 and Mico Plus trade wins across the matrix.
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
Reinforcement learning training and algorithm development in university robotics labs
Electronics assembly where force feedback prevents part damage
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose Lite 3. If the goal is to be ready when Mico Plus's capabilities mature, track it.