robolink DP 5-axis arm vs RA605-605
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and RA605-605 (HIWIN Technologies Corp. — Automation Systems Division) — 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
- RA605-605Taiwan
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- RA605-605—
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- RA605-6050 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- RA605-605Contact for quote
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- RA605-605ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- RA605-6056 kg
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- RA605-605—
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- RA605-605IP54
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- RA605-6051,700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- RA605-6056
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- RA605-605±0.1 mm
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- RA605-605—
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RA605-605floor, ceiling
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RA605-605CE, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- RA605-605none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RA605-6051 hrs
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- RA605-605—
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- RA605-605—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- RA605-605teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- RA605-605Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- RA605-605EtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- RA605-605Contact for quote
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RA605-6052 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- RA605-6054 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Taiwan |
| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 790 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, ceiling |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 3 wks | 4 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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes robolink DP 5-axis arm and RA605-605?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. RA605-605 is made by HIWIN Technologies Corp. — Automation Systems Division, based in TW.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and RA605-605 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. RA605-605 scores 31/100. 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 RA605-605?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. RA605-605 has a reach of 1700 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and RA605-605 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 RA605-605?
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 RA605-605 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.