Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot (BORUNTE) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative RobotChina
- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot$5,520
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-90032 kg
Payload
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-90016 kg
Reach
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot6
- RB16-9006
Repeatability
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot±0.03 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900IP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-9001 hrs
Programming Interface
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robotteach_pendant
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot$5,520
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- RB16-9000 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,520 | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 32 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,520 | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 0 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900?
Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How much does Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot cost compared to RB16-900?
Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot is listed at $5,520. RB16-900 is listed at $35,000.
How do Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot scores 22/100. RB16-900 scores 47/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot compare to RB16-900?
Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 1034 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900 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 Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900?
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
Borunte FR16 Collaborative Robot vs RB16-900 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.