ACTILINK-JD vs Foxbot
Side-by-side comparison of ACTILINK-JD (Synapticon) and Foxbot (Foxconn) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ACTILINK-JDGermany
- Foxbot—
Year First Available
- ACTILINK-JD—
- Foxbot2014
Verified Deployments
- ACTILINK-JD0 Deployments
- Foxbot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ACTILINK-JDContact for quote
- Foxbot$25,000 USD
Availability Status
- ACTILINK-JDACTIVE
- FoxbotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ACTILINK-JDIP65
- Foxbot—
Robot Weight
- ACTILINK-JD1.6 kg
- Foxbot—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- ACTILINK-JDcontinuous 24 7
- Foxbot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ACTILINK-JDCat.4 PLe
- Foxbot—
Dual Check Safety
- ACTILINK-JDYes
- Foxbot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ACTILINK-JDISO 9409-1
- Foxbot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ACTILINK-JDthrough arm and wrist
- Foxbot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ACTILINK-JDContact for quote
- Foxbot$25,000 USD
Service Network
- ACTILINK-JDglobal
- Foxbot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $25,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 1.6 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.4 PLe | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $25,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ACTILINK-JD | Foxbot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $25,000 |
| Payback period | — | 6.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $225,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +900% |
ACTILINK-JD has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ACTILINK-JD and Foxbot?
ACTILINK-JD is made by Synapticon, based in DE. Foxbot is made by Foxconn.
How do ACTILINK-JD and Foxbot compare on the Robo Index?
ACTILINK-JD grades BB on the Robo Index. Foxbot grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ACTILINK-JD and Foxbot in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ACTILINK-JD and Foxbot?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
ACTILINK-JD vs Foxbot compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.