eDavid vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of eDavid (University of Konstanz) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- eDavid—
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- eDavid2009
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- eDavid0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- eDavidContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- eDavidACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- eDavid10 kg
- RDT4011 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- eDavidIP54
- RDT401IP54
Reach
- eDavid1,100 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- eDavid6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- eDavid—
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- eDavid—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- eDavid55 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
MTBF
- eDavid50,000 hrs
- RDT401—
Duty Cycle
- eDavidcontinuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Vibration Damping
- eDavidactive model based
- RDT401—
Safety
Safety Category
- eDavidCat.3 PLd
- RDT401—
Dual Check Safety
- eDavidYes
- RDT401—
Safety I/O Pairs
- eDavid4
- RDT40124
E-Stop Response
- eDavid100 ms
- RDT401—
Safe Zone Count
- eDavid6
- RDT401—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- eDavidKR C4
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- eDavidKRL, Java
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- eDavidsmart pad
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- eDavidKUKA.Sim
- RDT401—
Digital Twin Support
- eDavidYes
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- eDavidvendor supported
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- eDavidKUKA Connect
- RDT401—
Cybersecurity Certs
- eDavidIEC 62443 SL2
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- eDavidml based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- eDavidISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- eDavidproprietary
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- eDavidthrough arm and wrist
- RDT401external only
Pneumatic Lines
- eDavid2
- RDT401—
Electrical Lines
- eDavid4
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- eDavidContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- eDavid—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- eDavidglobal
- RDT401regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- eDavid5 days
- RDT401—
Expected Service Life
- eDavid15 yrs
- RDT401—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,100 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 55 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 4 | 24 |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 100 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C4 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL, Java | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL2 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 4 | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 5 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 15 yrs | — |
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), Communication Protocols
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Frequently asked
Who makes eDavid and RDT401?
eDavid is made by University of Konstanz. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were eDavid and RDT401 launched?
eDavid launched in 2009. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do eDavid and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
eDavid scores 79/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of eDavid compare to RDT401?
eDavid has a reach of 1100 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are eDavid and RDT401 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 eDavid and RDT401?
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
eDavid vs RDT401 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.