Gbs50-K2178 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of Gbs50-K2178 (Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Gbs50-K2178—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- Gbs50-K21780 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Gbs50-K2178Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- Gbs50-K2178ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Gbs50-K2178616 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Payload
- Gbs50-K217850 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Reach
- Gbs50-K21782,178 mm
- Paloma—
Degrees of Freedom
- Gbs50-K21784
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- Gbs50-K2178±0.2 mm
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- Gbs50-K2178IP 65
- PalomaIP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Gbs50-K2178continuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Gbs50-K2178—
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Teach Pendant Type
- Gbs50-K2178wired touch
- Paloma—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Gbs50-K2178none
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- Gbs50-K2178ml based
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Gbs50-K2178ISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- Gbs50-K2178through arm
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Gbs50-K2178Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- Gbs50-K2178regional
- Palomaregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 616 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,178 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 65 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Gemini 4.0 |
| 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 | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, 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, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, 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 | Gbs50-K2178 | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
Gbs50-K2178 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes Gbs50-K2178 and Paloma?
Gbs50-K2178 is made by Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do Gbs50-K2178 and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
Gbs50-K2178 grades BBB 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 Gbs50-K2178 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 Gbs50-K2178 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
Gbs50-K2178 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.