Desktop Robot vs TM30S
Side-by-side comparison of Desktop Robot (Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.) and TM30S (Techman Robot Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Desktop Robot—
- TM30STaiwan
Year First Available
- Desktop Robot2020
- TM30S2024
Verified Deployments
- Desktop Robot0 Deployments
- TM30S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- TM30SContact for quote
Availability Status
- Desktop RobotACTIVE
- TM30SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Desktop Robot0.8 kg
- TM30S30 kg
Reach
- Desktop Robot440 mm
- TM30S1,702 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Desktop Robot19
- TM30S6
Repeatability
- Desktop Robot±0.05 mm
- TM30S±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Desktop Robot5 m/s
- TM30S450 m/s
Robot Weight
- Desktop Robot8 kg
- TM30S80.6 kg
Mounting Options
- Desktop Robotdesktop
- TM30S—
IP Rating
- Desktop RobotIP20
- TM30SIP65
Safety
Safety Rating
- Desktop RobotISO/TS 15066
- TM30STÜV certificated ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Desktop Robotnone
- TM30Snone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Desktop RobotYes
- TM30SYes
Offline Programming
- Desktop RobotNo
- TM30SNo
Programming Interface
- Desktop Robotdrag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface
- TM30STMflow (flowchart based), TMscript (script based), TMcraft (developer based)
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- Desktop RobotYes
- TM30S—
Fieldbus Protocols
- Desktop RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP
- TM30SProfinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CC-Link
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Desktop Robot$28,000
- TM30SContact for quote
Warranty
- Desktop Robot1 yrs
- TM30S—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Taiwan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2024 |
| 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 (values differ) | 0.8 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 440 mm | 1,702 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 19 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 5 m/s | 450 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8 kg | 80.6 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | desktop | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP65 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | TÜV certificated ISO 13849-1, ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag-to-teach, Lua, graphical interface | TMflow (flowchart based), TMscript (script based), TMcraft (developer based) |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP | Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, CC-Link |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $28,000 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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, 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, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Desktop Robot and TM30S?
Desktop Robot is made by Nenggou (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.. TM30S is made by Techman Robot Inc., based in TW.
When were Desktop Robot and TM30S launched?
Desktop Robot launched in 2020. TM30S launched in 2024.
How do Desktop Robot and TM30S compare on the Robo Index?
Desktop Robot scores 97/100. TM30S scores 89/100. 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 TM30S?
Desktop Robot has a reach of 440 mm. TM30S has a reach of 1702 mm.
Are Desktop Robot and TM30S 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 TM30S?
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 TM30S 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.