M1013 vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Spark (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- M10132015
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- M1013$40,000
- Spark$29,500
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- M101310 kg
- Spark7 kg
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- Spark79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- Spark4 m/s
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- Spark900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- Spark6
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- Sparkfloor
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- SparkIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- Sparknone
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- Spark—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- Spark—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- Spark—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Sparkno-code app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- Spark—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- Spark—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- Spark—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Spark—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- Spark—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- SparkEthernet/IP
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- Spark—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$40,000
- Spark$29,500
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- Spark—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- Spark—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $29,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 7 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | 4 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | 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 (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 | no-code app |
| 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 | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | Ethernet/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $40,000 | $29,500 |
| 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes M1013 and Spark?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does M1013 cost compared to Spark?
M1013 is listed at $40,000. Spark is listed at $29,500.
How do M1013 and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
M1013 scores 44/100. Spark scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of M1013 compare to Spark?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are M1013 and Spark 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 Spark?
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 Spark 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.