Bronte 1820A vs GEN72-B
Side-by-side comparison of Bronte 1820A (Guangzhou Yuechen Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd.) and GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Bronte 1820AChina
- GEN72-BChina
Year First Available
- Bronte 1820A—
- GEN72-B2024
Verified Deployments
- Bronte 1820A0 Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Bronte 1820A$3,700 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
Availability Status
- Bronte 1820AACTIVE
- GEN72-BACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Bronte 1820A1,850 mm
- GEN72-B600 mm
Repeatability
- Bronte 1820A±0.05 mm
- GEN72-B±1 mm
Payload
- Bronte 1820A20 kg
- GEN72-B2 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Bronte 1820AIP40
- GEN72-BIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Bronte 1820A6
- GEN72-B—
Max TCP Speed
- Bronte 1820A—
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
Robot Weight
- Bronte 1820A230 kg
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- Bronte 1820AIP54
- GEN72-B—
Performance
MTBF
- Bronte 1820A—
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Bronte 1820AHuacheng control system
- GEN72-B統合型
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Bronte 1820A$3,700 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
Warranty
- Bronte 1820A1 yrs
- GEN72-B—
Bronte 1820Aindustrial-armGuangzhou Yuechen Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. BBRobo Index | | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $3,700 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 600 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 2 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP40 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.9 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 230 kg | 6.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 30,000 hrs |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Huacheng control system | 統合型 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,700 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Path Accuracy, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Bronte 1820A | GEN72-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,700 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,300 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +6657% | — |
GEN72-B has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Bronte 1820A and GEN72-B?
Bronte 1820A is made by Guangzhou Yuechen Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
How do Bronte 1820A and GEN72-B compare on the Robo Index?
Bronte 1820A grades BB on the Robo Index. GEN72-B 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 Bronte 1820A and GEN72-B 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 Bronte 1820A and GEN72-B?
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
Bronte 1820A vs GEN72-B 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 Robo Index is calculated.