Desktop Robot vs M1013
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013South Korea
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- M10132015
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
- M1013$42,000 USD
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- M1013ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- M1013—
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- M10131.5 m/s
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- M101310 kg
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- M10131,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- M10136
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- M1013±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- M1013IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- M1013Cat4 PLe
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- M1013joint level all
Power/Force Limiting
- Desktop Robot—
- M10130.2 N
Duty Cycle
- Desktop Robot—
- M101324 7 continuous
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Desktop Robot—
- M10131 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- M1013Yes
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- M1013Yes
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013iso 9283
Tool Changer Support
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- Desktop Robot—
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- M1013Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
Digital Twin Support
- Desktop Robot—
- M1013Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000 USD
- M1013$42,000 USD
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- M10132 yrs
Lead Time
- Desktop Robot—
- M10134 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 USD | $42,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 m/s | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat4 PLe |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | joint level all |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | — | 0.2 N |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, .NET |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 USD | $42,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Desktop Robot and M1013?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR.
When were Desktop Robot and M1013 launched?
Desktop Robot launched in 2020. M1013 launched in 2015.
How much does Desktop Robot cost compared to M1013?
Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000. M1013 is listed at $42,000.
How do Desktop Robot and M1013 compare on the Robo Index?
Desktop Robot scores 97/100. M1013 scores 41/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Desktop Robot compare to M1013?
Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are Desktop Robot and M1013 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 Desktop Robot and M1013?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
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Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
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Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
Desktop Robot vs M1013 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.