HSR Series vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of HSR Series (DENSO) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- HSR SeriesJapan
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- HSR Series—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- HSR Series0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- HSR SeriesContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- HSR SeriesACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- HSR Series±0.01 mm
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- HSR Series—
- PalomaIP54
Reach
- HSR Series650 mm
- Paloma—
Payload
- HSR Series8 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- HSR Series4
- Paloma—
Max TCP Speed
- HSR Series8.9 m/s
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- HSR Series32 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- HSR Seriescontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Vibration Damping
- HSR Seriesactive model based
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- HSR SeriesRC8A
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Teach Pendant Type
- HSR Serieswired button
- Paloma—
Offline Programming
- HSR SeriesWINCAPS III
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- HSR Seriesthrough arm
- Paloma—
Pneumatic Lines
- HSR Series4
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- HSR SeriesContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- HSR Seriesglobal
- Palomaregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 650 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 8.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 32 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | RC8A | Gemini 4.0 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | WINCAPS III | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), 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 | HSR Series | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
HSR Series 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 HSR Series and Paloma?
HSR Series is made by DENSO, based in JP. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do HSR Series and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
HSR Series 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 HSR Series 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 HSR Series 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
HSR Series 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.