GSK RMD120 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of GSK RMD120 (GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GSK RMD120China
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- GSK RMD120—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- GSK RMD1200 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GSK RMD120$43,995 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- GSK RMD120ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- GSK RMD120±0.08 mm
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- GSK RMD120IP54
- PalomaIP54
Reach
- GSK RMD1203,150.2 mm
- Paloma—
Payload
- GSK RMD120119.1 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- GSK RMD1204
- Paloma—
Path Accuracy
- GSK RMD120±0.2 mm
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- GSK RMD1203,100 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- GSK RMD120IP67
- Paloma—
Performance
MTBF
- GSK RMD12050,000 hrs
- Paloma—
Duty Cycle
- GSK RMD120continuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Vibration Damping
- GSK RMD120active model based
- Paloma—
Safety
Safety Category
- GSK RMD120Cat.3 PLd
- Paloma—
Dual Check Safety
- GSK RMD120Yes
- Paloma—
Safety I/O Pairs
- GSK RMD1208
- Paloma—
E-Stop Response
- GSK RMD12050 ms
- Paloma—
Safe Zone Count
- GSK RMD1204
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GSK RMD120R-30iB Plus
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Programming Languages
- GSK RMD120KAREL, TP language
- Paloma—
Teach Pendant Type
- GSK RMD120wired touch
- Paloma—
Offline Programming
- GSK RMD120ROBOGUIDE
- Paloma—
Digital Twin Support
- GSK RMD120Yes
- Paloma—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GSK RMD120none
- Paloma—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- GSK RMD120FANUC ZDT
- Paloma—
Cybersecurity Certs
- GSK RMD120IEC 62443 SL1
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- GSK RMD120ml based
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GSK RMD120ISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GSK RMD120proprietary
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- GSK RMD120through arm and wrist
- Paloma—
Pneumatic Lines
- GSK RMD1202
- Paloma—
Electrical Lines
- GSK RMD12024
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GSK RMD120$43,995 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Warranty
- GSK RMD1201 yrs
- Paloma—
Service Network
- GSK RMD120regional
- Palomaregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- GSK RMD1205 days
- Paloma—
Expected Service Life
- GSK RMD12015 yrs
- Paloma—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $43,995 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.08 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 3,150.2 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 119.1 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.2 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 3,100 kg | 8.5 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 50 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | R-30iB Plus | Gemini 4.0 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP language | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 24 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $43,995 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 5 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 15 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Communication Protocols
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 | GSK RMD120 | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $43,995 | $15,200 |
| Payback period | 10.6 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $206,005 | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +468% | +1545% |
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 GSK RMD120 and Paloma?
GSK RMD120 is made by GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How much does GSK RMD120 cost compared to Paloma?
GSK RMD120 is listed at $43,995. Paloma is listed at $15,200.
How do GSK RMD120 and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
GSK RMD120 grades A 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 GSK RMD120 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 GSK RMD120 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
GSK RMD120 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.