GEN72-B vs PD400FA
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and PD400FA (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- PD400FAJapan
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- PD400FA—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- PD400FA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- PD400FAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- PD400FA—
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- PD400FA—
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- PD400FA—
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- PD400FA—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- PD400FA—
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- PD400FAIP4X
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- PD400FA—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- PD400FA—
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- PD400FAwireless tablet
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- PD400FAregional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP4X |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wireless tablet |
| 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, Degrees of Freedom, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Duty Cycle, 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, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, 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 | GEN72-B | PD400FA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, PD400FA 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 GEN72-B and PD400FA?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. PD400FA is made by Nitto Seiko America, based in JP.
How do GEN72-B and PD400FA compare on the Robo Score?
GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. PD400FA scores 39.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GEN72-B and PD400FA 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 PD400FA?
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
GEN72-B vs PD400FA 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 Score is calculated.