robolink DP 5-axis arm vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — 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
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- RO118 kg
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- RO1IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- RO16
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- RO10.4 m/s
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- RO1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- RO1Yes
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- RO1—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- RO1no code
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- RO1—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- RO14 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 790 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 18 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP44 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | 0.4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 22.4 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | no code |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | $37,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 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, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, 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 RO1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
When were robolink DP 5-axis arm and RO1 launched?
robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019. RO1 launched in 2024.
How much does robolink DP 5-axis arm cost compared to RO1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is listed at $5,500. RO1 is listed at $37,000.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. RO1 scores 46/100. 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 RO1?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and RO1 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 RO1?
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 RO1 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.