ESCOTT EST-18 vs robolink DP 5-axis arm
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) and robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
Max TCP Speed
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-186
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
Mounting Options
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
IP Rating
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
Duty Cycle
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Offline Programming
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Tool Changer Support
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Wrist Power Supply
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
Digital Twin Support
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-181 yrs
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
Lead Time
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 2 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 22.4 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 790 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP44 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app | igus Robot Control software |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 2 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $5,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes ESCOTT EST-18 and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE.
How do ESCOTT EST-18 and robolink DP 5-axis arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ESCOTT EST-18 scores 22/100. robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ESCOTT EST-18 compare to robolink DP 5-axis arm?
ESCOTT EST-18 has a reach of 1073 mm. robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-18 and robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 ESCOTT EST-18 and robolink DP 5-axis arm?
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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About this comparison
ESCOTT EST-18 vs robolink DP 5-axis arm 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.