robolink DP 5-axis arm vs Niryo Ned2
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and Niryo Ned2 (Niryo) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
- Niryo Ned2France
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- Niryo Ned2—
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- Niryo Ned20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- Niryo Ned2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- Niryo Ned2—
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- Niryo Ned2—
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- Niryo Ned26
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- Niryo Ned2—
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- Niryo Ned2—
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2floor, table
Safety
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- Niryo Ned2software only
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- Niryo Ned2teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2iso 9283 compatible
Tool Changer Support
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2manual
Integrated F/T Sensor
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2Python, C++, ROS
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- Niryo Ned2—
Digital Twin Support
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- Niryo Ned2Yes
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- Niryo Ned2Contact for quote
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- Niryo Ned2—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | France |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 790 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, table |
| Safety | ||
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | software only |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 compatible |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++, ROS |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Safety Rating, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Wrist Power Supply, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes robolink DP 5-axis arm and Niryo Ned2?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. Niryo Ned2 is made by Niryo, based in FR.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and Niryo Ned2 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. Niryo Ned2 scores 17/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of robolink DP 5-axis arm compare to Niryo Ned2?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. Niryo Ned2 has a reach of 440 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and Niryo Ned2 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between robolink DP 5-axis arm and Niryo Ned2?
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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About this comparison
robolink DP 5-axis arm vs Niryo Ned2 compares two robots in the cobot 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.