BarrettHand™ BH8-282 vs Moonlight parallel robot
Side-by-side comparison of BarrettHand™ BH8-282 (Barrett Technology) and Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282United States
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
Year First Available
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
Verified Deployments
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2820 Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282Contact for quote
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
Availability Status
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282ACTIVE
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
Payload
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2826 kg
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
Reach
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2828
- Moonlight parallel robot3
Repeatability
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
Performance
Duty Cycle
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282not specified
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Controller & Programming
Programming Languages
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282C++, Python
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282vendor supported
- Moonlight parallel robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282through arm and wrist
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282Contact for quote
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
Warranty
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 yrs
- Moonlight parallel robot—
Service Network
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282global
- Moonlight parallel robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 7 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 38 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 8 | 3 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP65 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Programming Languages (values differ) | C++, Python | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| 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, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and Moonlight parallel robot?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is made by Barrett Technology, based in US. Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN.
How do BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and Moonlight parallel robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 scores 49/100. Moonlight parallel robot scores 64/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and Moonlight parallel robot 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 BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and Moonlight parallel 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: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 vs Moonlight parallel robot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.