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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Optimized for Agriculture buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
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
IP Rating (Arm)
- Gbs50-K2178IP 65
- GEN72-BIP54
Payload
- Gbs50-K217850 kg
- GEN72-B2 kg
Reach
- Gbs50-K21782,178 mm
- GEN72-B600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Gbs50-K21784
- GEN72-B—
Repeatability
- Gbs50-K2178±0.2 mm
- GEN72-B±1 mm
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—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP 65 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 2 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,178 mm | 600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±1 mm |
| 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 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
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
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 | 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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About this comparison
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.