Mobile Industrial Robots
Mobile Industrial Robots, or MiR, is a Danish maker of autonomous mobile robots for factory and warehouse logistics, headquartered in Odense. Founder Niels Jul Jacobsen built an early prototype from his son's LEGO bricks in 2011, and the company was formally launched in May 2013. The first MiR100 robots were produced and sold in 2015. In April 2018 the US test-equipment group Teradyne acquired MiR, and in 2022 Teradyne merged AutoGuide Mobile Robots into it to offer AMRs from low to heavy payloads. The range includes the MiR250, launched in 2020 with a 250 kg payload, the MiR600, the MiR1350 with a 1,350 kg payload and the MiR1200 Pallet Jack, which detects, picks up and delivers EU pallets up to 1,200 kg. MiR has about 450 employees and more than 200 distributors in 60 countries.
💡Notable Achievement: MiR has about 450 employees and more than 200 distributors in 60 countries.
What Does Mobile Industrial Robots Do?
MiR of Odense makes autonomous mobile robots from the MiR250 to the 1,350 kg MiR1350, owned by Teradyne and merged with AutoGuide in 2022.
“A Danish AMR pioneer owned by Teradyne.”
Full Payload Range
From 250 kg to 1,350 kg and pallet jacks.
Teradyne Owned
Acquired in April 2018.
Global Reach
200+ distributors in 60 countries.
What Can Mobile Industrial Robots Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Autonomous mobile robots for logistics.
Internal Logistics
AMRs carry loads and pallets around plants.
Mobile Industrial Robots Robots
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MiR600
By: Mobile Industrial Robots
Launched: 2021
The MiR600 is an IP52-rated autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed for heavy-load internal transportation in demanding industrial environments. With a 600 kg payload capacity and maximum speed of 2.0 m/s, it excels at moving pallets and heavy materials across warehouses and manufacturing facilities. The robot features 360-degree laser scanning, 3D cameras, and advanced safety systems compliant with ISO 3691-4 standards. Its robust construction enables operation in challenging conditions with dust and moisture exposure. The MiR600 represents the next generation of heavy-duty AMRs, combining power with intelligent navigation and safety features for optimized logistics operations.
MiR250
By: Mobile Industrial Robots
Launched: 2021
The MiR250 is a compact, high-payload autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed for flexible material handling in industrial environments. Measuring 800 x 580 x 300 mm, it transports up to 250 kg at speeds of 2 m/s, navigating narrow corridors as slim as 80 cm and doorways. Its low height (30 cm) enables elevator and tight-space access. Equipped with advanced safety laser scanners, 3D cameras, and proximity sensors, it ensures collision-free operation. Modular top modules support pallets, carts, hooks, lifts, and conveyors. Ideal for 24/7 automation, it offers 13-20 hours runtime, easy battery swaps, and fleet management via MiR Fleet Enterprise software. Applications span manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and electronics (ESD version available), boosting efficiency while adhering to ISO safety standards.
MiR1350
By: Mobile Industrial Robots
Launched: 2022
The MiR1350 is a robust autonomous mobile robot (AMR) with a 1350 kg payload capacity, designed for heavy load and pallet transportation in industrial settings. It achieves maximum speeds of 1.2 m/s, navigates tight corridors as narrow as 1200 mm with minimized footprint, and features up to 10 hours of runtime. Equipped with 13 TÜV-certified safety functions per ISO 13849-1, dual 3D cameras (Intel RealSense D435), laser scanners, and proximity sensors, it ensures safe operation alongside humans. Ideal for 24/7 workflows, it eliminates hazardous forklifts, supports pallet jacks/lifts up to 1250 kg, and operates in harsh environments with IP52 rating. Applications include logistics, manufacturing, and warehousing for efficient, safe material handling with easy servicing for maximum uptime.
Mobile Industrial Robots Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Mobile Industrial Robots launched in Odense
Mobile Industrial Robots is officially launched in Odense, Denmark, to optimise industrial logistics with autonomous mobile robots.
Source: mobile-industrial-robots.com
First MiR100 robots produced and sold
MiR produces and sells its first MiR100 robots, starting rapid growth.
Source: mobile-industrial-robots.com
Teradyne acquires MiR
US-based Teradyne acquires Mobile Industrial Robots, giving it financial strength for further growth.
Source: mobile-industrial-robots.com
MiR250 released
MiR releases the MiR250, an adaptable AMR with a 250 kg payload.
Source: mobile-industrial-robots.com
AutoGuide merged into MiR
Teradyne merges AutoGuide Mobile Robots into MiR to offer autonomous mobile robots across payloads from light to heavy.
Source: mobile-industrial-robots.com
Mobile Industrial Robots Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes Mobile Industrial Robots Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Broad AMR portfolio and strong distribution.
- ✓Teradyne financial backing.
Core Strategic Focus
Heavy payload and pallet-handling AMRs.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Increasing competition in AMRs.
- •Dependence on industrial capex cycles.
Mobile Industrial Robots vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- MiR250
- Light AMR
- MiR1350
- Heavy AMR
- OTTO 1500
- Heavy AMR
- Omron LD-250
- AMR
Primary Use
- MiR250
- Conveyor integration
- MiR1350
- Material handling, palletizing
- OTTO 1500
- Assembly
- Omron LD-250
- Automotive assembly
Weight
- MiR250
- 94 kg
- MiR1350
- 450 kg | (Inferred · High confidence · Based on Mobile Industrial Robots's MiR1000)
- OTTO 1500
- 627 kg
- Omron LD-250
- 148 kg (with battery)
Release Year
- MiR250
- 2021
- MiR1350
- 2022
- OTTO 1500
- 2015
- Omron LD-250
- 2019
| Strategic Dimension | MiR250 | MiR1350 | OTTO 1500 | Omron LD-250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Light AMR | Heavy AMR | Heavy AMR | AMR |
| Primary Use | Conveyor integration | Material handling, palletizing | Assembly | Automotive assembly |
| Weight | 94 kg | 450 kg | (Inferred · High confidence · Based on Mobile Industrial Robots's MiR1000) | 627 kg | 148 kg (with battery) |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2015 | 2019 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Teradyne
US company that acquired MiR in April 2018.
Ownership & Acquisition History
US company that acquired MiR in April 2018.
Merged into MiR in 2022.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
Mobile Industrial Robots Headquarters
HQOdense, Denmark
Articles & Industry News
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Mobile Industrial Robots’ MiR600 is built for heavier pallet moves in factory and warehouse automation
News about MiR600
Mobile Industrial Robots positions MiR250 as a compact AMR for high-speed internal logistics
News about MiR250
Mobile Industrial Robots’ MiR1350 sharpens the case for heavy-load autonomy in manufacturing
News about MiR1350
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Mobile Industrial Robots?
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is a Danish company in Odense that makes autonomous mobile robots for moving materials and pallets in factories and warehouses.
Who owns MiR?
Teradyne, a US company, acquired MiR in April 2018. In 2022 it merged AutoGuide Mobile Robots into MiR to form a single supplier of AMRs.
Who founded MiR?
Niels Jul Jacobsen founded MiR, building an early prototype from his son's LEGO bricks in 2011 before the company officially launched in May 2013.
What is the MiR1350?
The MiR1350 has a payload of 1,350 kg, or 3,000 lb, and is the most powerful AMR in MiR's range, for moving heavy loads and pallets.
What is the MiR250?
The MiR250, released in 2020, is a low, flexible AMR with a footprint of 580 by 800 mm, a height of about 30 cm and a payload of 250 kg at up to 2 m/s.
What is the MiR1200 Pallet Jack?
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack autonomously detects, picks up and delivers EU pallets weighing up to 1,200 kg at speeds up to 1.5 m/s.
How big is MiR?
MiR has about 450 employees at its Odense headquarters and more than 200 distributors across 60 countries, according to its company history.
When was the first MiR robot sold?
MiR produced and sold its first MiR100 robots in 2015, two years after the company's official launch in May 2013.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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