LPH-040 vs Unity CM
Side-by-side comparison of LPH-040 (DENSO) and Unity CM (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
- LPH-040Japan
- Unity CMChina
Year First Available
- LPH-0402019
- Unity CM—
Verified Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
- Unity CM0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LPH-040$5,392
- Unity CM$10,000
Availability Status
- LPH-040ACTIVE
- Unity CMACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- LPH-040400 mm
- Unity CM—
Repeatability
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
- Unity CM—
Payload
- LPH-0403 kg
- Unity CM—
Degrees of Freedom
- LPH-0404
- Unity CM4
Max TCP Speed
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
- Unity CM—
Robot Weight
- LPH-04016 kg
- Unity CM—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- LPH-040multi shift
- Unity CMcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- LPH-040RC8
- Unity CM—
Teach Pendant Type
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
- Unity CM—
Offline Programming
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
- Unity CM—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- LPH-040—
- Unity CMnone
End-Effector
Pneumatic Lines
- LPH-0403
- Unity CM—
Electrical Lines
- LPH-04015
- Unity CM—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LPH-040$5,392
- Unity CM$10,000
Warranty
- LPH-040—
- Unity CM1 yrs
Service Network
- LPH-040global
- Unity CMregional
Expected Service Life
- LPH-0405 yrs
- Unity CM—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,392 | $10,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 400 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4.7 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 16 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | RC8 | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | WINCAPS III Offline Software | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,392 | $10,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 5 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LPH-040 and Unity CM?
LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP. Unity CM is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
How much does LPH-040 cost compared to Unity CM?
LPH-040 is listed at $5,392. Unity CM is listed at $10,000.
How do LPH-040 and Unity CM compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LPH-040 scores 63/100. Unity CM scores 20/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are LPH-040 and Unity CM 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 LPH-040 and Unity CM?
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
LPH-040 vs Unity CM 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.