Eva vs TM12
Side-by-side comparison of Eva (Automata Technologies Ltd) and TM12 (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EvaUnited Kingdom
- TM12Taiwan
Year First Available
- Eva2015
- TM122016
Verified Deployments
- Eva0 Deployments
- TM120 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- TM12$34,000 USD
Availability Status
- EvaACTIVE
- TM12ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Eva1.3 kg
- TM1212 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Eva—
- TM124.7 m/s
Reach
- Eva600 mm
- TM121,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Eva6
- TM126
Repeatability
- Eva±0.5 mm
- TM12±0.5 mm
Robot Weight
- Eva2.3 kg
- TM1233.3 kg
IP Rating
- EvaIP20
- TM12—
Safety
Safety Rating
- EvaIP20K
- TM12ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Evanone
- TM12none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Eva—
- TM12Yes
Offline Programming
- Eva—
- TM12No
Programming Interface
- Evaeasy-to-program
- TM12no coding or pendant
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Eva$23,000 USD
- TM12$34,000 USD
Warranty
- Eva1 yrs
- TM12—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | $34,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1.3 kg | 12 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 4.7 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.5 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2.3 kg | 33.3 kg |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | IP20K | ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | easy-to-program | no coding or pendant |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $23,000 USD | $34,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Mounting Options, 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, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Eva and TM12?
Eva is made by Automata Technologies Ltd, based in GB. TM12 is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were Eva and TM12 launched?
Eva launched in 2015. TM12 launched in 2016.
How much does Eva cost compared to TM12?
Eva is listed at $23,000. TM12 is listed at $34,000.
How do Eva and TM12 compare on the Robo Index?
Eva grades AA on the Robo Index. TM12 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 Eva and TM12 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 Eva and TM12?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
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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About this comparison
Eva vs TM12 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.