M1013 vs SwitchWeld Basic
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and SwitchWeld Basic (SwitchWeld) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- SwitchWeld BasicUnited States
Year First Available
- M10132015
- SwitchWeld Basic2017
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- SwitchWeld Basic0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- SwitchWeld BasicACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Payload
- M101310 kg
- SwitchWeld Basic—
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- SwitchWeld Basic6
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- SwitchWeld Basic—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- SwitchWeld Basicteach_pendant, offline_programming
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- SwitchWeld Basic—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- SwitchWeld BasicContact for quote
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- SwitchWeld Basic—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- SwitchWeld Basic—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $42,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | — |
| 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 (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, offline_programming |
| 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 | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Robot Weight, 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 | SwitchWeld Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | — |
SwitchWeld Basic has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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 SwitchWeld Basic?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. SwitchWeld Basic is made by SwitchWeld, based in US.
When were M1013 and SwitchWeld Basic launched?
M1013 launched in 2015. SwitchWeld Basic launched in 2017.
How do M1013 and SwitchWeld Basic compare on the Robo Index?
M1013 grades AA on the Robo Index. SwitchWeld Basic grades A. 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 SwitchWeld Basic?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. SwitchWeld Basic has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are M1013 and SwitchWeld Basic 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 SwitchWeld Basic?
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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M1013 vs SwitchWeld Basic 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.