i4L vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of i4L (Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- i4LChina
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- i4L—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- i4L0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- i4L$25,999 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- i4LACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- i4L—
- Paloma8.5 kg
Payload
- i4L15 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Reach
- i4L750 mm
- Paloma—
Degrees of Freedom
- i4L4
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- i4L±0.01 mm
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- i4LIP65
- PalomaIP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- i4Lcontinuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- i4LIntegrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Programming Languages
- i4LeV+3
- Paloma—
Teach Pendant Type
- i4Lwired button
- Paloma—
Offline Programming
- i4LACE (Automation Control Environment)
- Paloma—
Digital Twin Support
- i4LYes
- Paloma—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- i4Lnone
- Paloma—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- i4LSysmac Library
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- i4Lml based
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- i4LISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- i4Lthrough arm
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- i4L$25,999 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- i4Lglobal
- Palomaregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $25,999 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 8.5 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 15 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 750 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Integrated controller NJ501-R Standard Control | Gemini 4.0 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | eV+3 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ACE (Automation Control Environment) | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | Sysmac Library | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,999 USD | $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, 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, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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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 | i4L | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $25,999 | $15,200 |
| Payback period | 6.2 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $224,001 | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +862% | +1545% |
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 i4L and Paloma?
i4L is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How much does i4L cost compared to Paloma?
i4L is listed at $25,999. Paloma is listed at $15,200.
How do i4L and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
i4L grades BBB 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 i4L 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 i4L 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
i4L 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.