HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot (HIWIN Technologies Corp. — Automation Systems Division) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotTaiwan
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot2015
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot—
- Paloma3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot6
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot±0.02 mm
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot—
- Paloma8.5 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot—
- PalomaIP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robotcontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot—
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Programming Languages
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotHIWIN Script
- Paloma—
Teach Pendant Type
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robotwired touch
- Paloma—
Offline Programming
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotHIWIN Robotic Suite
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robotthrough arm
- Paloma—
Pneumatic Lines
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot2
- Paloma—
Electrical Lines
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot10
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated RobotContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robotregional
- Palomaregional
Expected Service Life
- HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot10 yrs
- Paloma—
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robotindustrial-armHIWIN Technologies Corp. — Automation Systems Division BBRobo Index | ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Taiwan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 8.5 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Gemini 4.0 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | HIWIN Script | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | HIWIN Robotic Suite | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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 | HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot has 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot and Paloma?
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot is made by HIWIN Technologies Corp. — Automation Systems Division, based in TW. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
When were HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot and Paloma launched?
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot launched in 2015. Paloma launched in 2014.
How do HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot grades BB 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 HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot 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 HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot 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
HIWIN RA605 Articulated Robot 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.