BarrettHand™ BH8-282 vs PD400UR
Side-by-side comparison of BarrettHand™ BH8-282 (Barrett Technology) and PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282United States
- PD400UR—
Year First Available
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- PD400UR2021
Verified Deployments
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2820 Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282ACTIVE
- PD400URACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2826 kg
- PD400UR—
Robot Weight
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 kg
- PD400UR—
Degrees of Freedom
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2828
- PD400UR—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282not specified
- PD400UR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
Programming Languages
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282C++, Python
- PD400UR—
Teach Pendant Type
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- PD400URwired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282vendor supported
- PD400UR—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Tool Changer (ISO)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- PD400UR—
Internal Cable Routing
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282through arm and wrist
- PD400UR—
Commercial
Warranty
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 yrs
- PD400UR—
Service Network
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282global
- PD400URregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | SD600T Series NX Driver |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | C++, Python | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), 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, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and PD400UR?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is made by Barrett Technology, based in US. PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America.
How do BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and PD400UR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 scores 49/100. PD400UR scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and PD400UR 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 PD400UR?
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 PD400UR 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.