ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot (Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot0 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-90016 kg
IP Rating
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900IP66
Reach
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot6
- RB16-9006
Repeatability
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot±0.02 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-90032 kg
Safety
Safety Rating
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotYes
- RB16-900none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-9001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotYes
- RB16-900—
Programming Interface
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robotdragging_and_drop, visual_block
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot—
- RB16-900Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet
- RB16-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative RobotContact for quote
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot1 yrs
- RB16-9000 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 16 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP66 |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 32 kg |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | dragging_and_drop, visual_block | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 0 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot is made by Suzhou Escott Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot scores 22/100. RB16-900 scores 47/100. 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-7 Collaborative Robot compare to RB16-900?
ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot has a reach of 819 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are ESCOTT EST-7 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900 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-7 Collaborative Robot and RB16-900?
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-7 Collaborative Robot vs RB16-900 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.