M1013 vs Nova 5
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Nova 5 (Dobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- Nova 5China
Year First Available
- M10132015
- Nova 52019
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- Nova 50 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- Nova 5ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- Nova 514 kg
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- Nova 52 m/s
Payload
- M101310 kg
- Nova 55 kg
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- Nova 5850 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- Nova 56
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- Nova 5±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- Nova 5任意角度
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- Nova 5IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- Nova 5IP54
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- Nova 5none
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- Nova 5—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- Nova 5—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- Nova 5—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- Nova 5Yes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- Nova 5No
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Nova 5drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- Nova 5—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- Nova 5—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- Nova 5—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Nova 5—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- Nova 5—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- Nova 5—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- Nova 5TCP/IP, Modbus TCP
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- Nova 5—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Nova 5$9,525–$13,790 USD
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- Nova 5—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- Nova 5—
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | $42,000 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 14 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 2 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 850 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | 任意角度 |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | IP54 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 0.2 N | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, .NET | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $9,525–$13,790 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | M1013 | Nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | $11,658 |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | $238,343 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | +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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes M1013 and Nova 5?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Nova 5 is made by Dobot, based in CN.
When were M1013 and Nova 5 launched?
M1013 launched in 2015. Nova 5 launched in 2019.
How do M1013 and Nova 5 compare on the Robo Score?
M1013 scores 69.3 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 M1013 compare to Nova 5?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. Nova 5 has a reach of 850 mm.
Are M1013 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 M1013 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
M1013 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.