Side-by-side comparison of ANYmal (ANYbotics AG) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 2 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
ANYmal is made by ANYbotics AG, based in CH. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
ANYmal launched in 2021. robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019.
ANYmal scores 44/100. robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
ANYmal carries up to 10 kg. robolink DP 5-axis arm carries up to 3 kg.
ANYmal is categorized as Quadruped; robolink DP 5-axis arm as Cobot. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Quadruped And Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
The quadruped vendor RFP: questions and red flags
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A 90-day playbook to deploy autonomous inspection rounds
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Decision framework: matching quadruped to terrain and mission
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Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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ANYmal vs robolink DP 5-axis arm compares two robots in the quadruped and cobot categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.