AMRs & Mobile Cobots FAQs

An Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) is a robot that can move around a facility without being guided by a person or following a fixed track. It uses sensors, cameras, LiDAR, mapping software and advanced planning algorithms to navigate autonomously and avoid obstacles.

The main difference is that AGVs follow fixed routes, often running on tracks, while AMRs make their own navigation decisions in real time and require little or no floor infrastructure changes.

Mobile robots are used wherever materials, products or tools need to be moved efficiently from one location to another. They are especially common in warehouses, factories, and logistics operations.

The price depends on a range of choices including model, software, fleet management, top modules and integration. Get in touch today for an accurate quote.

ROI for many deployments lands in the 18 – 24 months region, depending on utilisation, cost saving and the reallocation of staff to value-added work.

AMRs are usually the better choice if:

• Routes change frequently.
• People and forklifts share the workspace.
• You want to avoid installing floor infrastructure.
• The layout may evolve.
• You need scalability and flexibility.

To calculate how many AMRs you may need for your application, you will need to take into account the number of missions per day, distance travelled, payload requirements, loading/ unloading time and shift patterns. One of our automation experts will be able to talk you through the best options based on your requirements.

Subject to availability, we offer MiR AMRs on a loan basis for up to 2 weeks.

The main differences between the MiR250, MiR600 and MiR1350 are payload capacity, physical size and the type of material-handling tasks they’re designed for.

Choose a MiR250 if:

• You’re moving parts, totes, bins, or small carts.
• Loads are under 250 kg.
• Space is limited.

Choose a MiR600 if:

• Loads are between 250 kg and 600 kg.
• You’re moving heavy containers or work-in-progress.
• You need more lifting capacity without going to a pallet-specific solution.

Choose a MiR1350 if:

• You’re transporting full pallets.
• Loads exceed 600 kg (up to 1,350 kg).

A Mobile Cobot is a UR cobot arm mounted on top of a MiR autonomous mobile robot, with a choice of module heights and end-of-arm tooling.

A mobile manipulator robot is another term for a mobile cobot, which combines an AMR base with a robot arm mounted on top.

A mobile cobot is different from a standard cobot because the cobot arm is mounted on an AMR base, allowing it to navigate autonomously.

A mobile cobot features a cobot arm mounted on top of the AMR base, allowing the robot to interact with other objects using the arm.

ROI is heavily dependent on the application, utilisation and cost savings. In many cases, ROI can be achieved in the 1 – 2 year range.

You should choose a mobile cobot when you need both mobility and manipulation.

The most popular applications include CNC machine tending, lab automation, semiconductor manufacturing, material handling, assembly support and quality inspection.