Desktop Robot vs Smart Tending Machine
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and Smart Tending Machine (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- Smart Tending MachineFrance
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- Smart Tending Machine2026
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- Smart Tending Machine0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- Smart Tending MachineContact for quote
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- Smart Tending MachineACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- Smart Tending Machine—
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- Smart Tending Machine—
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- Smart Tending Machine—
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- Smart Tending Machine6
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- Smart Tending Machine—
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- Smart Tending Machine—
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- Smart Tending Machine—
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- Smart Tending Machine—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- Smart Tending MachineCE, ISO 10218-2
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- Smart Tending Machine—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- Smart Tending Machine—
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- Smart Tending Machine—
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- Smart Tending Machinedrag_and_drop, code_python, proprietary_app
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- Smart Tending Machine—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- Smart Tending Machine—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- Smart Tending MachineContact for quote
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- Smart Tending Machine1 yrs
Lead Time
- Desktop Robot—
- Smart Tending Machine2 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.8 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | CE, ISO 10218-2 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | 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 | drag_and_drop, code_python, proprietary_app |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 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 Smart Tending Machine?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. Smart Tending Machine is made by Niryo, based in FR.
When were Desktop Robot and Smart Tending Machine launched?
Desktop Robot launched in 2020. Smart Tending Machine launched in 2026.
Are Desktop Robot and Smart Tending Machine 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 Smart Tending Machine?
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 Smart Tending Machine 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.