EMMA vs Explorer
Side-by-side comparison of EMMA (Temple Allen Industries) and Explorer (OC Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EMMA—
- ExplorerUnited Kingdom
Year First Available
- EMMA—
- Explorer2009
Verified Deployments
- EMMA0 Deployments
- Explorer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- EMMAACTIVE
- ExplorerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- EMMA—
- Explorer18.6 kg
Payload
- EMMA—
- Explorer20 kg
Reach
- EMMA—
- Explorer2,500 mm
Performance
Duty Cycle
- EMMAnot specified
- Explorer—
Vibration Damping
- EMMAactive model based
- Explorer—
Safety
Safety Category
- EMMAother
- Explorer—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- EMMA—
- ExplorerControl and simulation unit
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- EMMAnone
- Explorer—
Predictive Maintenance
- EMMAml based
- Explorer—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- EMMAother
- Explorer—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- EMMAother
- Explorer—
Commercial
Service Network
- EMMAsparse
- Explorer—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2009 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 18.6 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,500 mm |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | other | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Control and simulation unit |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | other | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | other | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | sparse | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), 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 | EMMA | Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
EMMA, Explorer have 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 EMMA and Explorer?
EMMA is made by Temple Allen Industries. Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB.
How do EMMA and Explorer compare on the Robo Index?
EMMA grades BBB on the Robo Index. Explorer 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 EMMA and Explorer 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 EMMA and Explorer?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
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About this comparison
EMMA vs Explorer 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.