Desktop Robot vs OB7 Stretch
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- OB7 StretchUnited States
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- OB7 Stretch2017
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- OB7 StretchIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- OB7 Stretch7
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- OB7 Stretch—
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- OB7 Stretchnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Desktop Robot—
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- OB7 StretchYes
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- OB7 StretchYes
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Desktop Robot—
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- OB7 Stretch—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | $24,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 440 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 4.5 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | floor, ceiling, wall |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| 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 | Drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | $24,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Desktop Robot and OB7 Stretch?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
When were Desktop Robot and OB7 Stretch launched?
Desktop Robot launched in 2020. OB7 Stretch launched in 2017.
How much does Desktop Robot cost compared to OB7 Stretch?
Desktop Robot is listed at $28,000. OB7 Stretch is listed at $24,900.
How do Desktop Robot and OB7 Stretch compare on the Robolist Index?
Desktop Robot scores 97/100. OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. The Robolist 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 OB7 Stretch?
Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm.
Are Desktop Robot and OB7 Stretch 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 OB7 Stretch?
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 OB7 Stretch 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 Robolist Index is calculated.