ECR5-900 vs GEN72-B
Side-by-side comparison of ECR5-900 (EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.) and GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ECR5-900China
- GEN72-BChina
Year First Available
- ECR5-9002019
- GEN72-B2024
Verified Deployments
- ECR5-9000 Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
Availability Status
- ECR5-900ACTIVE
- GEN72-BACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ECR5-900±0.03 mm
- GEN72-B±1 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ECR5-900IP54
- GEN72-BIP54
Reach
- ECR5-900928 mm
- GEN72-B600 mm
Payload
- ECR5-9005 kg
- GEN72-B2 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ECR5-9006
- GEN72-B—
Max TCP Speed
- ECR5-900—
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
Robot Weight
- ECR5-90020.5 kg
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ECR5-900—
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- ECR5-900continuous 24 7
- GEN72-B—
Safety
Safe Zone Count
- ECR5-9008
- GEN72-B—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ECR5-900M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet
- GEN72-B統合型
Programming Languages
- ECR5-900RPL
- GEN72-B—
Teach Pendant Type
- ECR5-900wired touch
- GEN72-B—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ECR5-900vendor supported
- GEN72-B—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
- GEN72-BContact for quote
Service Network
- ECR5-900regional
- GEN72-B—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $2,999–$3,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±1 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 928 mm | 600 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 5 kg | 2 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.9 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 20.5 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 30,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet | 統合型 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RPL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,999–$3,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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 | ECR5-900 | GEN72-B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $3,499 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $246,501 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +7045% | — |
GEN72-B 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 ECR5-900 and GEN72-B?
ECR5-900 is made by EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.
When were ECR5-900 and GEN72-B launched?
ECR5-900 launched in 2019. GEN72-B launched in 2024.
How do ECR5-900 and GEN72-B compare on the Robo Index?
ECR5-900 grades AA on the Robo Index. GEN72-B 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.
Are ECR5-900 and GEN72-B in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ECR5-900 and GEN72-B?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
ECR5-900 vs GEN72-B compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.