BRTIRUS2550A vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of BRTIRUS2550A (BORUNTE) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BRTIRUS2550AChina
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- BRTIRUS2550A2020
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- BRTIRUS2550A0 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- BRTIRUS2550A$9,900
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- BRTIRUS2550AACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca5001 kg
Reach
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca500330 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca5006
Repeatability
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Robot Weight
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca5004.6 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca500IP 40
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca500embedded
Teach Pendant Type
- BRTIRUS2550A—
- Meca500none
Commercial
Price (USD)
- BRTIRUS2550A$9,900
- Meca500$15,000
Warranty
- BRTIRUS2550A1 yrs
- Meca500—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 330 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.005 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 4.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP 40 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | embedded |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | none |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 | $15,000 |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes BRTIRUS2550A and Meca500?
BRTIRUS2550A is made by BORUNTE, based in CN. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
When were BRTIRUS2550A and Meca500 launched?
BRTIRUS2550A launched in 2020. Meca500 launched in 2015.
How much does BRTIRUS2550A cost compared to Meca500?
BRTIRUS2550A is listed at $9,900. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do BRTIRUS2550A and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BRTIRUS2550A scores 33/100. Meca500 scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BRTIRUS2550A and Meca500 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 BRTIRUS2550A and Meca500?
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
BRTIRUS2550A vs Meca500 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.