GEN72-B vs MELFA RV-20FRL
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and MELFA RV-20FRL (Mitsubishi Electric) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- MELFA RV-20FRLJapan
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- MELFA RV-20FRL0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229 USD
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- MELFA RV-20FRLACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- MELFA RV-20FRL120 kg
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- MELFA RV-20FRL20 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- MELFA RV-20FRL1,094 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRL6
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- MELFA RV-20FRL±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- MELFA RV-20FRLIP40
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRL0.7 s
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- MELFA RV-20FRL—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLnot specified
Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLactive model based
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- MELFA RV-20FRLCR800-D
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLMELFA
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLwired button
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLRT ToolBox3
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRL2
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229 USD
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- MELFA RV-20FRLglobal
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $77,229 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 120 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 1,094 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP40 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.7 s |
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | CR800-D |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | MELFA |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RT ToolBox3 |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $77,229 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
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), Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), 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 | GEN72-B | MELFA RV-20FRL |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $77,229 |
| Payback period | — | 18.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $172,771 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +224% |
GEN72-B 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 GEN72-B and MELFA RV-20FRL?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. MELFA RV-20FRL is made by Mitsubishi Electric, based in JP.
How do GEN72-B and MELFA RV-20FRL compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. MELFA RV-20FRL grades A. 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 GEN72-B and MELFA RV-20FRL 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 GEN72-B and MELFA RV-20FRL?
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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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About this comparison
GEN72-B vs MELFA RV-20FRL 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.