GZM vs YB-MD20
Side-by-side comparison of GZM (Shanghai Guangzhi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and YB-MD20 (Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GZM—
- YB-MD20China
Verified Deployments
- GZM0 Deployments
- YB-MD200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GZMContact for quote
- YB-MD20$4,600
Availability Status
- GZMACTIVE
- YB-MD20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GZM—
- YB-MD2030 kg
Robot Weight
- GZM—
- YB-MD20350 kg
Reach
- GZM—
- YB-MD201,900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GZM6
- YB-MD204
Repeatability
- GZM±0.05 mm
- YB-MD20±0.04 mm
Performance
Duty Cycle
- GZM—
- YB-MD20continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- GZM—
- YB-MD20none
Safety
Safety Category
- GZM—
- YB-MD20Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- GZM—
- YB-MD20No
Safe Zone Count
- GZM—
- YB-MD202
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GZM—
- YB-MD20PLC
Teach Pendant Type
- GZM—
- YB-MD20wired touch
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GZM—
- YB-MD20none
Predictive Maintenance
- GZM—
- YB-MD20none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GZM—
- YB-MD20ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GZM—
- YB-MD20none
Internal Cable Routing
- GZM—
- YB-MD20external only
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GZMContact for quote
- YB-MD20$4,600
Warranty
- GZM—
- YB-MD201 yrs
Service Network
- GZM—
- YB-MD20sparse
Expected Service Life
- GZM—
- YB-MD2010 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,600 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 350 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | none |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | PLC |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,600 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | sparse |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes GZM and YB-MD20?
GZM is made by Shanghai Guangzhi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. YB-MD20 is made by Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do GZM and YB-MD20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GZM scores 22/100. YB-MD20 scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GZM and YB-MD20 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 GZM and YB-MD20?
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
GZM vs YB-MD20 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.