ESCOTT EST-18 vs PR2 robot
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-18 (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) and PR2 robot (Willow Garage) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robotUnited States
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robot2013
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-180 Deployments
- PR2 robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-18ACTIVE
- PR2 robotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robot1,645 mm
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-18±0.03 mm
- PR2 robot—
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robot1.8 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-186
- PR2 robot7
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robot200 kg
Mounting Options
- ESCOTT EST-18floor, ceiling, wall
- PR2 robot—
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-18CE
- PR2 robot—
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-18software only
- PR2 robotYes
Duty Cycle
- ESCOTT EST-1824 7 continuous
- PR2 robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- PR2 robot—
Offline Programming
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- PR2 robot—
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-18drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app
- PR2 robotRobot Operating System (ROS)
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ESCOTT EST-18iso 9283 compatible
- PR2 robot—
Tool Changer Support
- ESCOTT EST-18manual
- PR2 robot—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- PR2 robot—
Wrist Power Supply
- ESCOTT EST-182 DI / 2 DO / 2 AI
- PR2 robot—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-18—
- PR2 robotYes
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-18EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU
- PR2 robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ESCOTT EST-18Yes
- PR2 robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-18Contact for quote
- PR2 robot$285,000
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-181 yrs
- PR2 robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2013 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1,645 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1.8 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 200 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | software only | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, proprietary_app | Robot Operating System (ROS) |
| 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 | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $285,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, SDK Languages, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes ESCOTT EST-18 and PR2 robot?
ESCOTT EST-18 is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. PR2 robot is made by Willow Garage, based in US.
How do ESCOTT EST-18 and PR2 robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ESCOTT EST-18 scores 22/100. PR2 robot scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are ESCOTT EST-18 and PR2 robot 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 PR2 robot?
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 PR2 robot 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.