Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has introduced the MiR VDA 5050 Adapter, a software solution designed to integrate the company’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) with third-party fleet management systems that comply with the VDA 5050 standard. The adapter is intended to facilitate interoperability in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities by enabling a standardized approach to managing diverse robot fleets.
The VDA 5050 standard, developed by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) and the VDMA Material Handling and Intralogistics Association, establishes a common communication framework for automated vehicles from different manufacturers. By adhering to this standard, MiR’s new adapter aims to improve traffic management and coordination of AMRs alongside other automated transport systems, including forklifts and high-reach trucks.
Kevin Dumas, Vice President of Product at MiR, emphasized the importance of interoperability in material handling automation, stating that the adapter allows multi-vendor integration to support deployment, configuration, and compliance with industry standards.
Developed in collaboration with companies including MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE, and KINEXON, the MiR VDA 5050 Adapter connects MiR’s RESTFUL robot interface with MQTT protocols, facilitating standardized message exchange between MiR AMRs and third-party systems. The adapter is available globally through certified system integrators, with optional support agreements for continued updates and compatibility assurance.
MiR, headquartered in Odense, Denmark, is part of Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne. The company specializes in AMRs designed to automate internal logistics and material handling across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
