BDH-MD530 vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of BDH-MD530 (Shanghai Bodinghui Automation Machinery Co., Ltd.) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- BDH-MD530—
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- BDH-MD5300 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BDH-MD530$8,000
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- BDH-MD530ACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- BDH-MD530—
- RO118 kg
Reach
- BDH-MD530—
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- BDH-MD5306
- RO16
Repeatability
- BDH-MD530±0.1 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Max TCP Speed
- BDH-MD530—
- RO10.4 m/s
IP Rating
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1Yes
Programming Interface
- BDH-MD530—
- RO1no code
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BDH-MD530$8,000
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- BDH-MD5301 yrs
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- BDH-MD530—
- RO14 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $8,000 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 18 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | no code |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $8,000 | $37,000 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Robot Weight, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes BDH-MD530 and RO1?
BDH-MD530 is made by Shanghai Bodinghui Automation Machinery Co., Ltd.. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does BDH-MD530 cost compared to RO1?
BDH-MD530 is listed at $8,000. RO1 is listed at $37,000.
How do BDH-MD530 and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BDH-MD530 scores 17/100. RO1 scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of BDH-MD530 compare to RO1?
BDH-MD530 has a reach of 1700 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are BDH-MD530 and RO1 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 BDH-MD530 and RO1?
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.
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About this comparison
BDH-MD530 vs RO1 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.