Gbs50-K2178 vs GEN72-B

Side-by-side comparison of Gbs50-K2178 (Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.) and GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Gbs50-K2178BBB

GEN72-BAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Gbs50-K2178—
GEN72-BChina

Year First Available

Gbs50-K2178—
GEN72-B2024

Verified Deployments

Gbs50-K21780 Deployments
GEN72-B0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

Gbs50-K2178ACTIVE
GEN72-BACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Gbs50-K21782,178 mm
GEN72-B600 mm

Repeatability

Gbs50-K2178±0.2 mm
GEN72-B±1 mm

Payload

Gbs50-K217850 kg
GEN72-B2 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

Gbs50-K2178IP 65
GEN72-BIP54

Degrees of Freedom

Gbs50-K21784
GEN72-B—

Max TCP Speed

Gbs50-K2178—
GEN72-B1.9 m/s

Robot Weight

Gbs50-K2178616 kg
GEN72-B6.6 kg

Performance

MTBF

Gbs50-K2178—
GEN72-B30,000 hrs

Duty Cycle

Gbs50-K2178continuous 24 7
GEN72-B—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

Gbs50-K2178—
GEN72-B統合型

Teach Pendant Type

Gbs50-K2178wired touch
GEN72-B—

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Gbs50-K2178none
GEN72-B—

Predictive Maintenance

Gbs50-K2178ml based
GEN72-B—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Gbs50-K2178ISO 9409-1
GEN72-B—

Internal Cable Routing

Gbs50-K2178through arm
GEN72-B—

Commercial

Service Network

Gbs50-K2178regional
GEN72-B—

	Gbs50-K2178industrial-armGongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd. BBBRobo Index	GEN72-Bindustrial-armRealMan Robotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	China
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2024
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2,178 mm	600 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.2 mm	±1 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	50 kg	2 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP 65	IP54
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	4	—
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1.9 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	616 kg	6.6 kg
Performance
MTBF (values differ)	—	30,000 hrs
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	—	統合型
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	wired touch	—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	none	—
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	ml based	—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1	—
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	through arm	—
Commercial
Service Network (values differ)	regional	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), 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, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Gbs50-K2178	GEN72-B
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Gbs50-K2178, GEN72-B have 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 Gbs50-K2178 and GEN72-B?

Gbs50-K2178 is made by Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.. GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN.

How do Gbs50-K2178 and GEN72-B compare on the Robo Index?

Gbs50-K2178 grades BBB on the Robo Index. GEN72-B grades AA. 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 Gbs50-K2178 and GEN72-B 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 Gbs50-K2178 and GEN72-B?

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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Gbs50-K2178 vs GEN72-B 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.