A-391 vs Desktop Robot
Side-by-side comparison of A-391 (Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- A-391—
- Desktop Robot2020
Verified Deployments
- A-3910 Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- A-391$29,999 USD
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Availability Status
- A-391ACTIVE
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- A-391120 kg
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
Max TCP Speed
- A-391—
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
Reach
- A-3911,500 mm
- Desktop Robot440 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- A-3916
- Desktop Robot19
Repeatability
- A-391±0.05 mm
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- A-391—
- Desktop Robot8 kg
Mounting Options
- A-391floor, ceiling, wall
- Desktop Robotdesktop
IP Rating
- A-391IP68
- Desktop RobotIP20
Safety
Safety Rating
- A-391SGS Group, CE, ISO, RoHS
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- A-391none
- Desktop Robotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- A-391No
- Desktop RobotYes
Offline Programming
- A-391No
- Desktop RobotNo
Programming Interface
- A-391Laser vision tracking
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- A-391No
- Desktop RobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- A-391—
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A-391$29,999 USD
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
Warranty
- A-3911 yrs
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
Lead Time
- A-3912 wks
- Desktop Robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,999 USD | $28,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 120 kg | 0.8 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 5 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,500 mm | 440 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 19 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 8 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | desktop |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP68 | IP20 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | SGS Group, CE, ISO, RoHS | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Laser vision tracking | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $29,999 USD | $28,000 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 2 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes A-391 and Desktop Robot?
A-391 is made by Guangdong Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does A-391 cost compared to Desktop Robot?
A-391 is listed at $29,999. Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000.
How do A-391 and Desktop Robot compare on the Robo Index?
A-391 scores 86/100. Desktop Robot scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of A-391 compare to Desktop Robot?
A-391 has a reach of 1500 mm. Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm.
Are A-391 and Desktop Robot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between A-391 and Desktop Robot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
A-391 vs Desktop Robot compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.