MiR MiR1350vsSoftBank Robotics Pepper
MiR MiR1350 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
MiR1350
3 wins
Pepper
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 88Deployment readiness35
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 32Price accessibility82
- 82ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 78Labor replacement15
- 1350 kg; towing capacity 6,000 kgPayloadMinimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
- 1.2 m/sec maximumSpeed3 km/h (omnidirectional)
- 6.75 hours (max payload); 14.5 hours (without payload); charging 10–90%: 46 minutesBatteryApproximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit40
- 68Future potential20
- 910 × 1350 × 322 mm (W × D × H)Footprint120 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.