FS 960 HV vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of FS 960 HV (Rychiger) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- FS 960 HVSwitzerland
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- FS 960 HV—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- FS 960 HV0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- FS 960 HVContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- FS 960 HVACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- FS 960 HV—
- Paloma3 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- FS 960 HV—
- PalomaIP54
Robot Weight
- FS 960 HV12,000 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- FS 960 HVcontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- FS 960 HV—
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- FS 960 HVnone
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- FS 960 HVthreshold based
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- FS 960 HVContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- FS 960 HVglobal
- Palomaregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| 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 Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 12,000 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Gemini 4.0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | 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, 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, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, 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 | FS 960 HV | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
FS 960 HV 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 FS 960 HV and Paloma?
FS 960 HV is made by Rychiger, based in CH. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do FS 960 HV and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
FS 960 HV grades BB 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 FS 960 HV 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 FS 960 HV 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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About this comparison
FS 960 HV 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.