Mantis™ vs QJRB180-1
Side-by-side comparison of Mantis™ (FBR Ltd) and QJRB180-1 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mantis™United States
- QJRB180-1—
Year First Available
- Mantis™2025
- QJRB180-12020
Verified Deployments
- Mantis™0 Deployments
- QJRB180-10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
- QJRB180-1$6,617 USD
Availability Status
- Mantis™ACTIVE
- QJRB180-1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Mantis™900 mm
- QJRB180-13,153 mm
Repeatability
- Mantis™±0.03 mm
- QJRB180-1±0.5 mm
Payload
- Mantis™5 kg
- QJRB180-1180 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Mantis™—
- QJRB180-1IP30
Degrees of Freedom
- Mantis™—
- QJRB180-14
Max TCP Speed
- Mantis™10 m/s
- QJRB180-1—
Robot Weight
- Mantis™—
- QJRB180-11,400 kg
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- Mantis™no pendant (browser UI)
- QJRB180-1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
- QJRB180-1$6,617 USD
Warranty
- Mantis™—
- QJRB180-11 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | 2020 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $630,000 USD | $6,617 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 3,153 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 180 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP30 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 10 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 1,400 kg |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $630,000 USD | $6,617 USD |
| 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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 | Mantis™ | QJRB180-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $630,000 | $6,617 |
| Payback period | 151.2 mo | 1.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$380,000 | $243,383 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -60% | +3678% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Mantis™ and QJRB180-1?
Mantis™ is made by FBR Ltd, based in US. QJRB180-1 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
When were Mantis™ and QJRB180-1 launched?
Mantis™ launched in 2025. QJRB180-1 launched in 2020.
How much does Mantis™ cost compared to QJRB180-1?
Mantis™ is listed at $630,000. QJRB180-1 is listed at $6,617.
How do Mantis™ and QJRB180-1 compare on the Robo Index?
Mantis™ grades AA on the Robo Index. QJRB180-1 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Mantis™ compare to QJRB180-1?
Mantis™ has a reach of 8000 mm. QJRB180-1 has a reach of 3153.7 mm.
Are Mantis™ and QJRB180-1 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 Mantis™ and QJRB180-1?
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
Mantis™ vs QJRB180-1 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 Robo Index is calculated.