Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and M100 (Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $23,630 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
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Frequently asked
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. M100 is made by Henan Boy Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
robolink DP 5-axis arm is listed at $5,500. M100 is listed at $23,630.
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. M100 scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
robolink DP 5-axis arm carries up to 3 kg. M100 carries up to 1000 kg.
robolink DP 5-axis arm is categorized as Cobot; M100 as Agv. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot And Agv TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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robolink DP 5-axis arm vs M100 compares two robots in the cobot and agv categories. 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.