MiR's VDA 5050 Adapter bridges its AMRs with VDA 5050-compatible, third-party fleet management systems. By simplifying integration to third-party systems, this software adapter creates interoperability for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities seeking a standardized approach to managing diverse heritage robot fleets.
Initiated by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA) and the VDMA Material Handling and Intralogistics Association, the VDA 5050 standard enables communication between multiple AMR robot types from various suppliers using a common control system. The standard allows customers to improve traffic management and coordinate operations when using different automated vehicles—from general AMRs to specialized vehicles such as forklifts and high-reach trucks.
The adapter connects MiR's existing RESTFUL robot interface with the MQTT protocols facilitating VDA message exchange between MiR AMRs and third-party systems.
The VDA5050 Adapter is available worldwide through globally certified system integrators. MiR will provide optional support agreements for continued updates and compatibility assurance as standards evolve.
The MiR VDA 5050 Adapter is developed in collaboration with MHP, SYNAOS, Siemens SIMOVE, and KINEXON—all of whom provide technical expertise to adapt the solution to the specific needs of third-party fleet management systems.
