Explorer vs SZGH-B2300-E-4

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and SZGH-B2300-E-4 (Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

SZGH-B2300-E-4A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
SZGH-B2300-E-4China

Year First Available

Explorer2009
SZGH-B2300-E-4—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
SZGH-B2300-E-40 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ExplorerContact for quote
SZGH-B2300-E-4$3,888–$11,700 USD

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
SZGH-B2300-E-4ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Explorer20 kg
SZGH-B2300-E-46 kg

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
SZGH-B2300-E-42,000 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-46

Repeatability

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4±0.08 mm

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
SZGH-B2300-E-4170 kg

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
SZGH-B2300-E-4—

Teach Pendant Type

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4wired button

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4none

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4external only

Commercial

Price (USD)

ExplorerContact for quote
SZGH-B2300-E-4$3,888–$11,700 USD

Warranty

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-42 yrs

Service Network

Explorer—
SZGH-B2300-E-4regional

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	SZGH-B2300-E-4industrial-armShenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd. ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United Kingdom	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$3,888–$11,700 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	6 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.08 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	170 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 button
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	none
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	external only
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$3,888–$11,700 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	2 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	—	regional

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), 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, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Explorer	SZGH-B2300-E-4
Investment	No price	$7,794
Payback period	—	1.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$242,206
ROI (5 yr)	—	+3108%

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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Explorer and SZGH-B2300-E-4?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. SZGH-B2300-E-4 is made by Shenzhen Guanhong Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.

How do Explorer and SZGH-B2300-E-4 compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. SZGH-B2300-E-4 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 SZGH-B2300-E-4?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. SZGH-B2300-E-4 has a reach of 2000 mm.

Are Explorer and SZGH-B2300-E-4 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 SZGH-B2300-E-4?

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 SZGH-B2300-E-4 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.