Apera Forge vs GEN72-B
Side-by-side comparison of Apera Forge (Apera AI) and GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Apera ForgeCanada
- GEN72-BChina
Year First Available
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B2024
Verified Deployments
- Apera Forge0 Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Apera ForgeACTIVE
- GEN72-BACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B2 kg
Reach
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B600 mm
Repeatability
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B±1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
Robot Weight
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-BIP54
Performance
MTBF
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Apera Forge—
- GEN72-B統合型
Teach Pendant Type
- Apera Forgeno pendant (browser UI)
- GEN72-B—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 600 mm |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.9 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 6.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 30,000 hrs |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | 統合型 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Service Network, 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 | Apera Forge | GEN72-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
Apera Forge, GEN72-B have 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 Apera Forge and GEN72-B?
Apera Forge is made by Apera AI, based in CA. GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
How do Apera Forge and GEN72-B compare on the Robo Score?
Apera Forge scores 44.1 on the Robo Score. GEN72-B scores 72.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Apera Forge and GEN72-B 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 Apera Forge and GEN72-B?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
Apera Forge vs GEN72-B 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 Score is calculated.