MiR MiR250vsUniversal Robots UR30
For order-picking cart transport in multi-level fulfillment centers (tti case study: 5 units moving 250 kg shelves autonomously across distribution centers)., MiR250 is easier to deploy today — UR30 is the longer bet on capability.
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 95Deployment readiness88
- 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
- 56Price accessibility48
- 80ROI clarity82
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 75Labor replacement79
- 250 kgPayload30 kg (66.1 lbs), 35 kg (77.1 lbs) with boundary conditions
- 2 m/sec (7.2 km/hour)SpeedMax TCP speed: 4 m/s
- 10 hoursBatteryNot applicable (arm-only, plugged to control box)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 78Environment fit75
- 70Future potential81
- 800 × 580 × 300 mm (W × D × H)FootprintCompact footprint of Ø 245 mm; height and depth vary with configuration; 1300 mm reach
Order-picking cart transport in multi-level fulfillment centers (TTI case study: 5 units moving 250 kg shelves autonomously across distribution centers).
Heavy-parts palletizing (20–30 kg boxes) on automotive or food production lines where floor space is premium
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose MiR250. If the goal is to be ready when UR30's capabilities mature, track it.

