4NE1 vs LPH-040
Side-by-side comparison of 4NE1 (Guangdong Haize Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- 4NE1—
- LPH-040Japan
Year First Available
- 4NE12025
- LPH-0402019
Verified Deployments
- 4NE10 Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- 4NE1$126,799
- LPH-040$5,392
Battery / Shift Runtime
- 4NE14 hrs
- LPH-040—
Availability Status
- 4NE1ACTIVE
- LPH-040ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- 4NE11,800 mm
- LPH-040400 mm
Repeatability
- 4NE1±0.003 mm
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
Payload
- 4NE180 kg
- LPH-0403 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- 4NE182
- LPH-0404
Max TCP Speed
- 4NE11.4 m/s
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- 4NE180 kg
- LPH-04016 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- 4NE1continuous 24 7
- LPH-040multi shift
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- 4NE1Panasonic EtherCAT Multi-Axis Digital Control
- LPH-040RC8
Teach Pendant Type
- 4NE1—
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- 4NE1—
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
Digital Twin Support
- 4NE1No
- LPH-040—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- 4NE1none
- LPH-040—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- 4NE1other
- LPH-040—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- 4NE1proprietary
- LPH-040—
Internal Cable Routing
- 4NE1external only
- LPH-040—
Pneumatic Lines
- 4NE1—
- LPH-0403
Electrical Lines
- 4NE1—
- LPH-04015
Commercial
Price (USD)
- 4NE1$126,799
- LPH-040$5,392
Service Network
- 4NE1sparse
- LPH-040global
Expected Service Life
- 4NE110 yrs
- LPH-0405 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $126,799 | $5,392 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 4 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 400 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.003 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 82 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.4 m/s | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 80 kg | 16 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Panasonic EtherCAT Multi-Axis Digital Control | RC8 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | WINCAPS III Offline Software |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | other | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $126,799 | $5,392 |
| Service Network (values differ) | sparse | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | 5 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes 4NE1 and LPH-040?
4NE1 is made by Guangdong Haize Intelligent Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
When were 4NE1 and LPH-040 launched?
4NE1 launched in 2025. LPH-040 launched in 2019.
How much does 4NE1 cost compared to LPH-040?
4NE1 is listed at $126,799. LPH-040 is listed at $5,392.
How do 4NE1 and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
4NE1 scores 56/100. LPH-040 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are 4NE1 and LPH-040 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 4NE1 and LPH-040?
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
4NE1 vs LPH-040 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.