MiR1200 Pallet Jack or autonomous pallet truck: the 2026 comparison
August 18, 2026 · 7 min read
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack and the robot are two autonomous pallet trucks (AMR) designed to move pallets without an operator, but they don't quite target the same use case: the MiR1200 has been an established robot since 2024, capped at 1,200 kg, while the robot has just launched with 2,000 kg of capacity and elevator management. This comparison, framed as an alternative to the MiR1200, presents both manufacturers, their specifications, and the business profiles each robot suits best.
Two industrial trajectories
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is a Danish manufacturer founded in 2013, acquired in 2018 by the American group Teradyne (also the owner of Universal Robots). MiR built its reputation on light- to medium-load AMRs before launching the MiR1200 Pallet Jack at LogiMAT in March 2024, its first robot dedicated to pallet handling (source: GlobeNewswire, March 19, 2024). The robot carries 3 SICK 360° safety laser scanners, 5 3D cameras and a top-mounted 3D LiDAR, with AI trained on 1.2 million images to recognize pallets.
The manufacturer is an international service-robotics player, established in this market for around ten years. The robot, announced on August 18, 2026, is its first autonomous pallet truck and an extension of a range of industrial robots already in service for several years.
The two companies never publicly compare themselves with one another; it falls to this independent comparison, from the distributor of the autonomous pallet truck in France, to place the available figures side by side.
MiR1200 vs autonomous pallet truck: the spec comparison table
All the data comes from each manufacturer's product pages and official press releases. Where information is not published, we mark it as such rather than estimate it.
| Feature | MiR1200 Pallet Jack | autonomous pallet truck |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum load | 1,200 kg | 2,000 kg |
| Speed | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 m/s unloaded / 1.2 m/s loaded |
| Navigation | 3D LiDAR + 5 3D cameras + 3 SICK laser scanners, AI trained on 1.2M images | 3D LiDAR + depth cameras (3D LiDAR-SLAM + VSLAM), 360° perception |
| Overall dimensions | Not publicly disclosed | 1,585 × 910 × 1,870 mm |
| Lift height | Not publicly disclosed | 200 ± 5 mm |
| Battery runtime | Not publicly disclosed | 12 h unloaded / 6 h at full load |
| Charging time | Not publicly disclosed | ~2 h (200-240 V AC) / ~3.2 h (100-120 V AC) |
| Elevator / inter-floor management | Not highlighted | Yes, optional IoT integration with elevators and automatic doors |
| Fleet management | MiR Fleet platform (MiR/Teradyne ecosystem) | Its supervision platform, APIs, voice commands, call buttons |
| Launch date | March 2024 (LogiMAT) | August 18, 2026 |
| Indicative price | ~$65,000 excluding integration (source: Robotomated) | Not publicly disclosed (custom quote) |
| Distribution in France | Network of certified integrators (e.g. Fit Robotique) | Easy to Carry |
Two immediate takeaways. The robot claims 800 kg of extra capacity and an inter-floor use case that the MiR1200 does not highlight. Conversely, the MiR1200 has more than two years of field track record and a fuller spec sheet on certain points (a published indicative price, an established integrator network), whereas several of the robot's specs — robot weight, ingress protection rating, temperature range, certifications — remain unpublished to date, the product having been launched the very day of this research.
The autonomous pallet truck as an alternative to the MiR1200: what changes
Three elements set the robot apart in this head-to-head.
Load capacity. At 2,000 kg versus 1,200 kg for the MiR1200, the autonomous pallet truck covers heavily loaded Euro pallets, common in food processing, beverages or industry, that the MiR1200 cannot handle on its own.
Inter-floor navigation. Thanks to optional IoT integration with elevators and automatic doors, the robot can move pallets between floors with no human accompaniment (source: specialist robotics press, August 2026). On a multi-level logistics site or a multi-storey urban factory, this is a use case that very few pallet AMRs address today.
Operation with no external network. The robot's multi-robot coordination works even without a network connection, thanks to on-board edge intelligence — a useful point for sites with unreliable Wi-Fi (source: specialist robotics press, August 2026).
What the MiR1200 brings to the table
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack benefits from a maturity that the data clearly documents on two points.
A deployment track record. Launched in March 2024, the MiR1200 has more than two years of field feedback, whereas the robot has only just been announced and has not yet been subject to any independent testing.
An established distribution network in France. The MiR1200 is already sold by certified integrators such as Fit Robotique, with a full French-language site on MiR's side (mobile-industrial-robots.com/fr). It is currently the most visible comparable to the autonomous pallet truck on the French market.
A public reference price. Unlike the autonomous pallet truck, the MiR1200 displays a known order of magnitude (~$65,000 excluding integration, source: Robotomated), which makes an initial budget estimate easier even before requesting a quote.
On the other dimensions — navigation precision, safety certifications, battery capacity, robustness in constrained environments — the data does not document any further MiR1200 differentiator that we could state without risking approximation; these points still need to be validated case by case with each manufacturer.
MiR1200 or its autonomous pallet truck alternative: which business profile fits?
The choice mainly depends on three criteria: the actual weight of your pallets, your site's layout, and your tolerance for « recently launched product » risk.
- Pallets up to 1,200 kg, single-level site, need for a proven track record: the MiR1200 Pallet Jack remains a relevant choice, with a proven integration network and a known reference price.
- Heavy pallets up to 2 tonnes, or a multi-storey site with elevators: the autonomous pallet truck covers a need that the MiR1200 does not natively address, provided you accept the product's newness.
- Mixed cleaning + delivery + handling fleet: businesses already equipped with the manufacturer's robots (commercial cleaning, service delivery) benefit from the unified software ecosystem of its supervision platform to add the robot without multiplying control platforms.
- Need for an immediate budget estimate without a quoting phase: the MiR1200's published indicative price (~$65,000) allows a faster initial decision than the robot, whose pricing is always custom.
In both cases, travel speed (1.5 m/s for the MiR1200, 1.2 to 1.6 m/s for the autonomous pallet truck depending on load) stays comparable to the pace of a brisk pedestrian: both robots fit into mixed human-machine traffic without excessive speed.
Price: what we know, what we don't
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack displays an indicative price of around $65,000 excluding integration (source: Robotomated). The robot's price, meanwhile, is not public: the manufacturer sells its robots through a network of distributors, and each project depends on the number of robots, site mapping and the desired level of integration, so we will not disclose any figure until it is official.
As a market benchmark, autonomous pallet trucks across all brands generally range from €30,000 to €150,000 depending on capacity, sensors and fleet software. Occupational-risk-prevention grants (Carsat subsidies, FIPU) can cover up to 70% of certain equipment, subject to conditions, to be validated case by case with your regional Carsat.
Availability in France
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack is distributed in France by a network of certified integrators, including Fit Robotique. The robot, launched on August 18, 2026, is distributed in France by Easy to Carry, which supports every project from flow analysis through to commissioning: pallet-route qualification, site mapping, configuration of its supervision platform, and team training. No other French distributor lists the robot to date.
FAQ
Do the MiR1200 and the robot use the same navigation technology?
Both robots combine 3D LiDAR and cameras to navigate with no floor infrastructure (no wire guidance or QR codes). The MiR1200 adds 3 SICK laser scanners and AI trained on 1.2 million images; the autonomous pallet truck combines LiDAR-SLAM and VSLAM with 360° perception.
What is the real capacity difference between the two robots?
The MiR1200 Pallet Jack carries up to 1,200 kg, the robot up to 2,000 kg — 800 kg more. This difference is decisive for heavily loaded Euro pallets, common in food processing, beverages and industry.
Is there a French alternative to the MiR1200?
Yes, several French players or manufacturers distributed in France offer pallet AMRs: E-Cobot (TPL1000, 1,000 kg), Sherpa Mobile Robotics (SHERPA-F, 1,200 kg) and Balyo for OEM-chassis trucks. The robot, distributed by Easy to Carry, rounds out this landscape with 2,000 kg of capacity.
How much does an AMR like the MiR1200 or the robot cost?
The MiR1200 displays a public order of magnitude of around $65,000 excluding integration. The robot's price is not publicly disclosed and depends on the project (number of robots, site, integration). More broadly, the autonomous-pallet-truck market ranges from €30,000 to €150,000.
Can the autonomous pallet truck replace an already installed MiR1200?
It's not a matter of a direct replacement: both robots can coexist on the same site depending on flows. The MiR1200 suits flows up to 1,200 kg on a single level; the autonomous pallet truck takes over for heavier loads or inter-floor flows.
Related reading
- Autonomous pallet truck: full overview, the complete spec sheet of the autonomous pallet truck distributed by Easy to Carry.
- Logistics robot: the 7 types of warehouse robots, placing the pallet AMR among the other robot families.
- AGV vs AMR: what are the differences?, understanding why the MiR1200 and the robot are classified as AMRs.
- Autonomous pallet truck price in 2026, market ranges, hidden costs and financing.
- ROI of a pallet-truck robot, calculating the return on investment, whatever model you choose.
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