MiR MiR600vsSoftBank Robotics Pepper
MiR MiR600 leads on 5 of 7 dimensions — strongest on deployment readiness.
MiR600
3 wins
Pepper
0 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 92Deployment 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
- 36Price accessibility82
- 88ROI clarity25
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 85Labor replacement15
- 600 kgPayloadMinimal (arms designed for gesture, not load-bearing)
- 2.0 m/s (7.2 km/h)Speed3 km/h (omnidirectional)
- up to 8 hours 30 minutes at max payload; up to 11 hours with no payloadBatteryApproximately 12 hours on 30Ah Li-ion battery
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 90Environment fit40
- 75Future potential20
- 1,350 × 910 × 322 mm (W × D × H)Footprint120 cm height (approximately 4 feet tall)
MiR600 · Best for
Medium-to-heavy pallet transport in automotive assembly plants (replacing 2–3 forklift shifts)
Pepper · Best for
University HRI research labs — stable platform, mature SDK, no commercial pressure
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose MiR600. If the goal is to be ready when Pepper's capabilities mature, track it.