KY-CR30 vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of KY-CR30 (Linyi Kaiyi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KY-CR30—
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- KY-CR30—
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- KY-CR300 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KY-CR30$11,000
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- KY-CR30ACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- KY-CR3032,400 kg
- Meca5004.6 kg
Payload
- KY-CR3030,000 kg
- Meca5001 kg
Reach
- KY-CR301,800 mm
- Meca500330 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KY-CR306
- Meca5006
Repeatability
- KY-CR30±0.04 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KY-CR30IP67
- Meca500IP 40
Performance
Vibration Damping
- KY-CR30active model based
- Meca500—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- KY-CR30Yes
- Meca500—
Safety I/O Pairs
- KY-CR3010
- Meca500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KY-CR30—
- Meca500embedded
Teach Pendant Type
- KY-CR30wired touch
- Meca500none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KY-CR30iso 9283 compatible
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KY-CR30$11,000
- Meca500$15,000
Warranty
- KY-CR301 yrs
- Meca500—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,000 | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 32,400 kg | 4.6 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 30,000 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,800 mm | 330 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP 40 |
| Performance | ||
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | embedded |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000 | $15,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KY-CR30 and Meca500?
KY-CR30 is made by Linyi Kaiyi Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
How much does KY-CR30 cost compared to Meca500?
KY-CR30 is listed at $11,000. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do KY-CR30 and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KY-CR30 scores 46/100. Meca500 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 KY-CR30 compare to Meca500?
KY-CR30 has a reach of 1800 mm. Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm.
Are KY-CR30 and Meca500 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between KY-CR30 and Meca500?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
KY-CR30 vs Meca500 compares two robots in the industrial-arm 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.