M1013 vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- M10132015
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- M101310 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- RB5-850E—
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- RB5-850EIP66
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- RB5-850E6
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- RB5-850E22 kg
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- RB5-850E—
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- RB5-850Enone
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- RB5-850E—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- RB5-850E—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- RB5-850E1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- RB5-850E—
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- RB5-850E—
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- RB5-850E—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- RB5-850E—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- RB5-850E—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- RB5-850E—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- RB5-850E—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- RB5-850E—
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- RB5-850E—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- RB5-850E—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- RB5-850E—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | South Korea | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| 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 | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | M10 12-pin |
| 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 | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $22,000 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 | RB5-850E |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | $22,000 |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | $228,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | +1036% |
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 RB5-850E?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
When were M1013 and RB5-850E launched?
M1013 launched in 2015. RB5-850E launched in 2011.
How much does M1013 cost compared to RB5-850E?
M1013 is listed at $42,000. RB5-850E is listed at $22,000.
How do M1013 and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Index?
M1013 grades AA on the Robo Index. RB5-850E grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of M1013 compare to RB5-850E?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.
Are M1013 and RB5-850E 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 RB5-850E?
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 RB5-850E 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.