MiR MiR1350vsSoftBank Robotics Pepper

MiR MiR1350 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.

MiR MiR1350
MiR
MiR1350
$125K–$125K
SoftBank Robotics Pepper
SoftBank Robotics
Pepper
$5K–$32K
MiR1350
3 wins
vs
Pepper
0 wins

Category breakdown

Deploy & operate

Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity

MiR1350
  • 88
    Deployment readiness
    35
  • 60
    Maintenance confidence
    60
  • Vision-led navigation (estimated)
    Navigation
    Vision-led navigation (estimated)
  • Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
    Connectivity
    Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)

Cost & ROI

Price accessibility and ROI clarity

Even
  • 32
    Price accessibility
    82
  • 82
    ROI clarity
    25

Capability

Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement

MiR1350
  • 78
    Labor replacement
    15
  • 1350 kg; towing capacity 6,000 kg
    Payload
    Minimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
  • 1.2 m/sec maximum
    Speed
    3 km/h (omnidirectional)
  • 6.75 hours (max payload); 14.5 hours (without payload); charging 10–90%: 46 minutes
    Battery
    Approximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery

Fit & future

Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside

MiR1350
  • 75
    Environment fit
    40
  • 68
    Future potential
    20
  • 910 × 1350 × 322 mm (W × D × H)
    Footprint
    120 cm height (approximately 4 feet tall)
MiR1350 · Best for

High-density pallet lanes in automotive/metal fabrication: 800–1200 kg per load, 50+ moves/shift, predictable routing (e.g., mill → staging → truck dock).

Pepper · Best for

University HRI research labs — stable platform, mature SDK, no commercial pressure

Final judgment

If immediate deployment is the priority, choose MiR1350. If the goal is to be ready when Pepper's capabilities mature, track it.

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