Core vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of Core (Standard Bots) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- CoreUnited States
- SparkUnited States
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Verified Deployments
- Core0 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Core$37,000–$42,000 USD
- Spark$29,500 USD
Availability Status
- CoreACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Core32 kg
- Spark79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Core3 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Payload
- Core18 kg
- Spark7 kg
Reach
- Core1,300 mm
- Spark900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Core6
- Spark6
Repeatability
- Core±0.025 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- Corefloor, mobile
- Sparkfloor
IP Rating
- Core—
- SparkIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- Corenot stated
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Corenone
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- CoreYes
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- CoreNo
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- Coreno-code visual programming
- Sparkno-code app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- CoreNo
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- Core—
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Core$37,000–$42,000 USD
- Spark$29,500 USD
Lead Time
- Core4 wks
- Spark—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $37,000–$42,000 USD | $29,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 32 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 3 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Payload (values differ) | 18 kg | 7 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.025 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, mobile | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | not stated | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no-code visual programming | no-code app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | No | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $37,000–$42,000 USD | $29,500 USD |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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 | Core | Spark |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $39,500 | $29,500 |
| Payback period | 9.5 mo | 7.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $210,500 | $220,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +533% | +747% |
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 Core and Spark?
Core is made by Standard Bots, based in US. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How do Core and Spark compare on the Robo Index?
Core grades A on the Robo Index. Spark grades A. 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.
How does the reach of Core compare to Spark?
Core has a reach of 1300 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Core and Spark 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 Core and Spark?
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
Core vs Spark 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 Robo Index is calculated.