LUD vs RB-VULCANO+ UR5e
Side-by-side comparison of LUD (Lumos Robotics) and RB-VULCANO+ UR5e (Robotnik) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LUDChina
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5eSpain
Year First Available
- LUD—
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5e2019
Layer 2: Operational
Battery / Shift Runtime
- LUD8 hrs
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5e—
Availability Status
- LUDACTIVE
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5eACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Payload Capacity
- LUD50 kg
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5e1,750 kg
Reach
- LUD—
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5e3,000 mm
Max Speed
- LUD—
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5e1 m/s
IP Rating
- LUD—
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5eIP21
Autonomy Level
- LUD—
- RB-VULCANO+ UR5efully autonomous
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Spain |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2019 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 8 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Payload Capacity (values differ) | 50 kg | 1,750 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 3,000 mm |
| Max Speed (values differ) | — | 1 m/s |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP21 |
| Autonomy Level (values differ) | — | fully autonomous |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | LUD | RB-VULCANO+ UR5e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
LUD, RB-VULCANO+ UR5e have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes LUD and RB-VULCANO+ UR5e?
LUD is made by Lumos Robotics, based in CN. RB-VULCANO+ UR5e is made by Robotnik, based in ES.
What is the payload difference between LUD and RB-VULCANO+ UR5e?
LUD carries up to 50 kg. RB-VULCANO+ UR5e carries up to 1750 kg.
Are LUD and RB-VULCANO+ UR5e in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Mobile Manipulator on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LUD and RB-VULCANO+ UR5e?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The mobile manipulator vendor RFP: questions and red flags.
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About this comparison
LUD vs RB-VULCANO+ UR5e compares two robots in the mobile-manipulator category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.