FC 3082 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of FC 3082 (MOBADRIVE) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FC 3082United States
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- FC 3082—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- FC 30820 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FC 3082Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- FC 3082ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- FC 3082—
- Paloma3 kg
Robot Weight
- FC 30820.3 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- FC 3082IP35
- PalomaIP54
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- FC 3082—
- PalomaGemini 4.0
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- FC 3082through arm and wrist
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FC 3082Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- FC 3082—
- Palomaregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 kg | 8.5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP35 | IP54 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Gemini 4.0 |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| 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, Reach, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, 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 | FC 3082 | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
FC 3082 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 FC 3082 and Paloma?
FC 3082 is made by MOBADRIVE, based in US. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do FC 3082 and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
FC 3082 grades B on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AAA. 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.
Are FC 3082 and Paloma 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 FC 3082 and Paloma?
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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
FC 3082 vs Paloma 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.