robolink DP 5-axis arm vs QJRB180-1
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and QJRB180-1 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- robolink DP 5-axis armGermany
- QJRB180-1—
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- QJRB180-12020
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- QJRB180-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- QJRB180-1$6,617
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- QJRB180-1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- QJRB180-1±0.5 mm
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- QJRB180-1IP30
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- QJRB180-13,153 mm
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- QJRB180-1180 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- QJRB180-14
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- QJRB180-12.5 m/s
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- QJRB180-11,400 kg
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- QJRB180-1floor
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- QJRB180-1CE
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- QJRB180-1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- QJRB180-1—
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- QJRB180-1—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- QJRB180-1proprietary_app
End-Effector
Integrated F/T Sensor
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- QJRB180-1Yes
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- QJRB180-1—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- QJRB180-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- QJRB180-1$6,617
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- QJRB180-11 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- QJRB180-18 wks
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $6,617 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | IP30 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 790 mm | 3,153 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 180 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 2.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | 1,400 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | proprietary_app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $6,617 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | 8 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes robolink DP 5-axis arm and QJRB180-1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. QJRB180-1 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
When were robolink DP 5-axis arm and QJRB180-1 launched?
robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019. QJRB180-1 launched in 2020.
How much does robolink DP 5-axis arm cost compared to QJRB180-1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is listed at $5,500. QJRB180-1 is listed at $6,617.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and QJRB180-1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. QJRB180-1 scores 56/100. 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 QJRB180-1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. QJRB180-1 has a reach of 3153.7 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and QJRB180-1 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 QJRB180-1?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
About this comparison
robolink DP 5-axis arm vs QJRB180-1 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.