M1013 vs Thinker Model A
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and Thinker Model A (Thinker) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- Thinker Model AJapan
Year First Available
- M10132015
- Thinker Model A2025
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- Thinker Model A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Thinker Model AContact for quote
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- Thinker Model AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- Thinker Model A—
Payload
- M101310 kg
- Thinker Model A0.3 kg
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- Thinker Model A—
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- Thinker Model A—
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- Thinker Model A6
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- Thinker Model A—
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- Thinker Model Afloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- Thinker Model A—
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- Thinker Model Awrist external
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- Thinker Model A—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- Thinker Model A—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- Thinker Model A—
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- Thinker Model AYes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- Thinker Model A—
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- Thinker Model Ateach_pendant, drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- Thinker Model A—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- Thinker Model A—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- Thinker Model AYes
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- Thinker Model A—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- Thinker Model A—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- Thinker Model A—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- Thinker Model A—
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- Thinker Model A—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- Thinker Model AContact for quote
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- Thinker Model A—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- Thinker Model A—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | wrist external |
| 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 | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor | Yes | 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 | Thinker Model A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $42,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 10.1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $208,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +495% | — |
Thinker Model A 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 Thinker Model A?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. Thinker Model A is made by Thinker, based in JP.
When were M1013 and Thinker Model A launched?
M1013 launched in 2015. Thinker Model A launched in 2025.
How do M1013 and Thinker Model A compare on the Robo Index?
M1013 grades AA on the Robo Index. Thinker Model A 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.
Are M1013 and Thinker Model A 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 Thinker Model A?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
M1013 vs Thinker Model A 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.