Moonlight parallel robot vs i4L
Side-by-side comparison of Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) and i4L (Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
- i4L—
Year First Available
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
- i4L—
Verified Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
- i4L0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- i4L$25,999
Availability Status
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
- i4LACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
- i4L15 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
- i4LIP65
Reach
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
- i4L750 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Moonlight parallel robot3
- i4L4
Repeatability
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
- i4L±0.01 mm
Robot Weight
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
- i4L—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LIntegrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control
Programming Languages
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LeV+3
Teach Pendant Type
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lwired button
Offline Programming
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LACE (Automation Control Environment)
Digital Twin Support
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LSysmac Library
Predictive Maintenance
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4LISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lthrough arm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- i4L$25,999
Service Network
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- i4Lglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | $25,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 38 kg | 15 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) | IP65 | IP65 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 750 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 3 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 7 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Integrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | eV+3 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | ACE (Automation Control Environment) |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Sysmac Library |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | $25,999 |
| 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, 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, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Moonlight parallel robot and i4L?
Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN. i4L is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd.
How much does Moonlight parallel robot cost compared to i4L?
Moonlight parallel robot is listed at $32,500. i4L is listed at $25,999.
How do Moonlight parallel robot and i4L compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Moonlight parallel robot scores 64/100. i4L scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Moonlight parallel robot compare to i4L?
Moonlight parallel robot has a reach of 1200 mm. i4L has a reach of 550 mm.
Are Moonlight parallel robot and i4L 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 Moonlight parallel robot and i4L?
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
Moonlight parallel robot vs i4L 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.