Datang Manipulator vs GP88
Side-by-side comparison of Datang Manipulator (Wuxi Datang Welding & Cutting Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.) and GP88 (Yaskawa) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Datang ManipulatorChina
- GP88Japan
Verified Deployments
- Datang Manipulator0 Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Datang Manipulator$1,000
- GP88Contact for quote
Availability Status
- Datang ManipulatorACTIVE
- GP88ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Datang Manipulator—
- GP88±0.03 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Datang Manipulator—
- GP886
Performance
MTBF
- Datang Manipulator—
- GP8828 hrs
Duty Cycle
- Datang Manipulatorcontinuous 24 7
- GP88—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- Datang Manipulator—
- GP88through arm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Datang Manipulator$1,000
- GP88Contact for quote
Service Network
- Datang Manipulatorsparse
- GP88global
Datang Manipulatorindustrial-armWuxi Datang Welding & Cutting Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd. 39.2Product Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $1,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 28 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $1,000 | Contact for quote |
| Service Network (values differ) | sparse | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, 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), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Datang Manipulator and GP88?
Datang Manipulator is made by Wuxi Datang Welding & Cutting Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.
How do Datang Manipulator and GP88 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Datang Manipulator scores 39/100. GP88 scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Datang Manipulator and GP88 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 Datang Manipulator and GP88?
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
Datang Manipulator vs GP88 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.