GSK RMD200 vs Mantis™
Side-by-side comparison of GSK RMD200 (GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Mantis™ (FBR Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GSK RMD200China
- Mantis™United States
Year First Available
- GSK RMD200—
- Mantis™2025
Verified Deployments
- GSK RMD2000 Deployments
- Mantis™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GSK RMD200$43,995 USD
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Availability Status
- GSK RMD200ACTIVE
- Mantis™ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- GSK RMD2003,150.2 mm
- Mantis™900 mm
Repeatability
- GSK RMD200±0.08 mm
- Mantis™±0.03 mm
Payload
- GSK RMD200119.3 kg
- Mantis™5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- GSK RMD2004
- Mantis™—
Max TCP Speed
- GSK RMD200—
- Mantis™10 m/s
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GSK RMD200FANUC 32i-A
- Mantis™—
Teach Pendant Type
- GSK RMD200wired touch
- Mantis™no pendant (browser UI)
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GSK RMD200none
- Mantis™—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GSK RMD200ISO 9409-1
- Mantis™—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GSK RMD200none
- Mantis™—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GSK RMD200$43,995 USD
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Service Network
- GSK RMD200regional
- Mantis™—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $43,995 USD | $630,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3,150.2 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.08 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 119.3 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | FANUC 32i-A | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $43,995 USD | $630,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, 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, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Internal Cable Routing, 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 | GSK RMD200 | Mantis™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $43,995 | $630,000 |
| Payback period | 10.6 mo | 151.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $206,005 | -$380,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +468% | -60% |
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 RMD200 and Mantis™?
GSK RMD200 is made by GSK CNC Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. Mantis™ is made by FBR Ltd, based in US.
How much does GSK RMD200 cost compared to Mantis™?
GSK RMD200 is listed at $43,995. Mantis™ is listed at $630,000.
How do GSK RMD200 and Mantis™ compare on the Robo Index?
GSK RMD200 grades AA on the Robo Index. Mantis™ grades AA. 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.
How does the reach of GSK RMD200 compare to Mantis™?
GSK RMD200 has a reach of 3150 mm. Mantis™ has a reach of 8000 mm.
Are GSK RMD200 and Mantis™ 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 RMD200 and Mantis™?
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 RMD200 vs Mantis™ 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.