LARA 3 vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 3 (NEURA Robotics) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARA 3Germany
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- LARA 3—
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- LARA 30 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- RB5-850E$23,500
Availability Status
- LARA 3ACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LARA 314 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Robot Weight
- LARA 353 kg
- RB5-850E22 kg
Reach
- LARA 31,400 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 3—
- RB5-850E6
Repeatability
- LARA 3±0.01 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- LARA 3all directions
- RB5-850E—
IP Rating
- LARA 3IP65
- RB5-850EIP66
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 3PLd 3, SIL3
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 3integrated wrist ft
- RB5-850Enone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LARA 3—
- RB5-850E1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LARA 3Yes
- RB5-850E—
Offline Programming
- LARA 3No
- RB5-850E—
Programming Interface
- LARA 3visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LARA 3—
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 3EtherCAT, Modbus TCP
- RB5-850E—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 3$16,500
- RB5-850E$23,500
CaaS / Month
- LARA 3$1,000
- RB5-850E—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $23,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 14 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 53 kg | 22 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,400 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.01 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | all directions | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP65 | IP66 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3, SIL3 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | integrated wrist ft | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | M10 12-pin |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $16,500 | $23,500 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA 3 and RB5-850E?
LARA 3 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How much does LARA 3 cost compared to RB5-850E?
LARA 3 is listed at $16,500. RB5-850E is listed at $23,500.
How do LARA 3 and RB5-850E compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LARA 3 scores 52/100. RB5-850E scores 47/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LARA 3 and RB5-850E 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 LARA 3 and RB5-850E?
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
LARA 3 vs RB5-850E 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.