Desktop Robot vs Elfin E3 cobot
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Elfin E3 cobot (Han's Robot Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- Elfin E3 cobotChina
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- Elfin E3 cobot2017
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- Elfin E3 cobot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- Elfin E3 cobot$15,000
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- Elfin E3 cobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- Elfin E3 cobotIP54
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- Elfin E3 cobot3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- Elfin E3 cobot2 m/s
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- Elfin E3 cobot590 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- Elfin E3 cobot6
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- Elfin E3 cobot±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- Elfin E3 cobot17 kg
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- Elfin E3 cobotfloor, ceiling, wall, rail
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- Elfin E3 cobotISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- Elfin E3 cobotnone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- Elfin E3 cobotteach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- Elfin E3 cobotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- Elfin E3 cobotEtherCAT, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- Elfin E3 cobot$15,000
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- Elfin E3 cobot—
Lead Time
- Desktop Robot—
- Elfin E3 cobot2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | 590 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 17 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | floor, ceiling, wall, rail |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, visual_block |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | EtherCAT, TCP/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | $15,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 2 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes Desktop Robot and Elfin E3 cobot?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. Elfin E3 cobot is made by Han's Robot Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Desktop Robot and Elfin E3 cobot launched?
Desktop Robot launched in 2020. Elfin E3 cobot launched in 2017.
How much does Desktop Robot cost compared to Elfin E3 cobot?
Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000. Elfin E3 cobot is listed at $15,000.
How do Desktop Robot and Elfin E3 cobot compare on the Robo Index?
Desktop Robot scores 97/100. Elfin E3 cobot scores 53/100. 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 Elfin E3 cobot?
Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. Elfin E3 cobot has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are Desktop Robot and Elfin E3 cobot 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 Elfin E3 cobot?
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
Desktop Robot vs Elfin E3 cobot 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.