Gbs50-K2178 vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of Gbs50-K2178 (Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- Gbs50-K21780 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Gbs50-K2178Contact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- Gbs50-K2178ACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Gbs50-K217850 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- Gbs50-K21782,178 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Gbs50-K21784
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- Gbs50-K2178±0.2 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- Gbs50-K2178616 kg
- RDT40185 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Gbs50-K2178IP 65
- RDT401IP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Gbs50-K2178continuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- Gbs50-K2178wired touch
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Gbs50-K2178none
- RDT401none
Predictive Maintenance
- Gbs50-K2178ml based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Gbs50-K2178ISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- Gbs50-K2178through arm
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Gbs50-K2178Contact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- Gbs50-K2178—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- Gbs50-K2178regional
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,178 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 616 kg | 85 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 65 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | none | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Gbs50-K2178 and RDT401?
Gbs50-K2178 is made by Gongboshi Robot Technology Co., Ltd.. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do Gbs50-K2178 and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Gbs50-K2178 scores 71/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Gbs50-K2178 compare to RDT401?
Gbs50-K2178 has a reach of 2220 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are Gbs50-K2178 and RDT401 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 RDT401?
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 RDT401 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.