Explorer vs Racer-5-0.80
Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and Racer-5-0.80 (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplorerUnited Kingdom
- Racer-5-0.80Italy
Year First Available
- Explorer2009
- Racer-5-0.80—
Verified Deployments
- Explorer0 Deployments
- Racer-5-0.800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ExplorerContact for quote
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000 USD
Availability Status
- ExplorerACTIVE
- Racer-5-0.80ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80±0.03 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80IP54
Reach
- Explorer2,500 mm
- Racer-5-0.80809 mm
Payload
- Explorer20 kg
- Racer-5-0.805 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.806
Max TCP Speed
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.806 m/s
Robot Weight
- Explorer18.6 kg
- Racer-5-0.8034 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80not specified
Safety
Safety Category
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ExplorerControl and simulation unit
- Racer-5-0.80R1C
Offline Programming
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80RoboDK
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25
Internal Cable Routing
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ExplorerContact for quote
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000 USD
Service Network
- Explorer—
- Racer-5-0.80global
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,000–$35,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,500 mm | 809 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 6 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 18.6 kg | 34 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Control and simulation unit | R1C |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RoboDK |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $28,000–$35,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, 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 | Explorer | Racer-5-0.80 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $31,500 |
| Payback period | — | 7.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $218,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +694% |
Explorer has 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 Explorer and Racer-5-0.80?
Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. Racer-5-0.80 is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do Explorer and Racer-5-0.80 compare on the Robo Index?
Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. Racer-5-0.80 grades A. 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 Racer-5-0.80?
Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. Racer-5-0.80 has a reach of 809 mm.
Are Explorer and Racer-5-0.80 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 Racer-5-0.80?
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 Racer-5-0.80 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.