robolink DP 5-axis arm vs YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer
Side-by-side comparison of robolink DP 5-axis arm (igus) and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — 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
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerChina
Year First Available
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2019
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer2025
Verified Deployments
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0 Deployments
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Availability Status
- robolink DP 5-axis armACTIVE
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- robolink DP 5-axis arm2 kg
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Robot Weight
- robolink DP 5-axis arm22.4 kg
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Max TCP Speed
- robolink DP 5-axis arm0.1 m/s
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Reach
- robolink DP 5-axis arm790 mm
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Degrees of Freedom
- robolink DP 5-axis arm5
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer6
Repeatability
- robolink DP 5-axis arm±1 mm
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer±0.04 mm
Mounting Options
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerfloor
IP Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis armIP44
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Safety
Safety Rating
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerCE, ISO 10218-1
Force/Torque Sensing
- robolink DP 5-axis armnone
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Duty Cycle
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizercontinuous 24 7
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Offline Programming
- robolink DP 5-axis armNo
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Programming Interface
- robolink DP 5-axis armigus Robot Control software
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- robolink DP 5-axis armYes
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
Fieldbus Protocols
- robolink DP 5-axis armModbus, TCP/IP
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizerethercat
Commercial
Price (USD)
- robolink DP 5-axis arm$5,500
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot PalletizerContact for quote
Warranty
- robolink DP 5-axis arm—
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer1 yrs
Lead Time
- robolink DP 5-axis arm3 wks
- YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | 2025 |
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 22.4 kg | — |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 0.1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 790 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 5 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP44 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | CE, ISO 10218-1 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | No | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | igus Robot Control software | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus, TCP/IP | ethercat |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,500 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| 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, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
robolink DP 5-axis arm is made by igus, based in DE. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
When were robolink DP 5-axis arm and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched?
robolink DP 5-axis arm launched in 2019. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer launched in 2025.
How do robolink DP 5-axis arm and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer compare on the Robolist Product Score?
robolink DP 5-axis arm scores 69/100. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer scores 24/100. 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
robolink DP 5-axis arm has a reach of 790 mm. YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer has a reach of 1980 mm.
Are robolink DP 5-axis arm and YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer?
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 YNT-CS40-1980 Cobot Palletizer 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.