A0509s vs Nova 5

Side-by-side comparison of A0509s (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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A0509s65.7

Nova 566.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

A0509sSouth Korea
Nova 5China

Year First Available

A0509s2015
Nova 52019

Verified Deployments

A0509s0 Deployments
Nova 50 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Availability Status

A0509sACTIVE
Nova 5ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

A0509s5 kg
Nova 55 kg

Robot Weight

A0509s21 kg
Nova 514 kg

Max TCP Speed

A0509s1 m/s
Nova 52 m/s

Reach

A0509s900 mm
Nova 5850 mm

Degrees of Freedom

A0509s6
Nova 56

Repeatability

A0509s±0.03 mm
Nova 5±0.05 mm

Mounting Options

A0509sfloor, ceiling, wall
Nova 5任意角度

IP Rating

A0509sIP54
Nova 5IP54

Safety

Safety Rating

A0509sA+ Sécurité
Nova 5IP54

Force/Torque Sensing

A0509snone
Nova 5none

Ease of Use

Setup Time

A0509s1 hrs
Nova 5—

No-Code Capable

A0509s—
Nova 5Yes

Offline Programming

A0509s—
Nova 5No

Programming Interface

A0509sDART platform
Nova 5drag_and_drop

Software & Connectivity

ROS Compatible

A0509sYes
Nova 5—

Fieldbus Protocols

A0509sEtherCAT, Profinet
Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP

Commercial

Price (USD)

A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD

Warranty

A0509s2 yrs
Nova 5—

Lead Time

A0509s4 wks
Nova 5—

	A0509scobotDoosan Robotics Inc. 65.7Robo Score	Nova 5cobotDobot 66.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	South Korea	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2015	2019
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$22,500–$25,700 USD	$9,525–$13,790 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers)	5 kg	5 kg
Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	21 kg	14 kg
Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	1 m/s	2 m/s
Reach (values differ)	900 mm	850 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.05 mm
Mounting Options (values differ)	floor, ceiling, wall	任意角度
IP Rating	IP54	IP54
Safety
Safety Rating (values differ)	A+ Sécurité	IP54
Force/Torque Sensing	none	none
Ease of Use
Setup Time (values differ)	1 hrs	—
No-Code Capable (values differ)	—	Yes
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	No
Programming Interface (values differ)	DART platform	drag_and_drop
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible (values differ)	Yes	—
Fieldbus Protocols (values differ)	EtherCAT, Profinet	TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$22,500–$25,700 USD	$9,525–$13,790 USD
Warranty (values differ)	2 yrs	—
Lead Time (values differ)	4 wks	—

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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 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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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	A0509s	Nova 5
Investment	$24,100	$11,658
Payback period	5.8 mo	2.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$225,900	$238,343
ROI (5 yr)	+937%	+2045%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes A0509s and Nova 5?

A0509s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.

When were A0509s and Nova 5 launched?

A0509s launched in 2015. Nova 5 launched in 2019.

How do A0509s and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Score?

A0509s scores 65.7 on the Robo Score. Nova 5 scores 66.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of A0509s compare to Nova 5?

A0509s has a reach of 900 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.

Are A0509s and Nova 5 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 A0509s and Nova 5?

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

A0509s vs Nova 5 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 Score is calculated.