Explorer vs Gbs50-K2178

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and Gbs50-K2178 (Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

Gbs50-K2178BBB

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
Gbs50-K2178—

Year First Available

Explorer2009
Gbs50-K2178—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
Gbs50-K21780 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
Gbs50-K2178ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Explorer20 kg
Gbs50-K217850 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178IP 65

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
Gbs50-K21782,178 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
Gbs50-K21784

Repeatability

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178±0.2 mm

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
Gbs50-K2178616 kg

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
Gbs50-K2178—

Teach Pendant Type

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178wired touch

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178none

Predictive Maintenance

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178ml based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178ISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178through arm

Commercial

Service Network

Explorer—
Gbs50-K2178regional

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	Gbs50-K2178industrial-armGongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd. BBBRobo Index
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
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	50 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	—	IP 65
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,178 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	4
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.2 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	616 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	wired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	none
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	ml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm
Commercial
Service Network (values differ)	—	regional

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Explorer	Gbs50-K2178
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Explorer, Gbs50-K2178 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Explorer and Gbs50-K2178?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. Gbs50-K2178 is made by Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd..

How do Explorer and Gbs50-K2178 compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. Gbs50-K2178 grades BBB. 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.

How does the reach of Explorer compare to Gbs50-K2178?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. Gbs50-K2178 has a reach of 2220 mm.

Are Explorer and Gbs50-K2178 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 Explorer and Gbs50-K2178?

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

Explorer vs Gbs50-K2178 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.