Mantis™ vs RBR616
Side-by-side comparison of Mantis™ (FBR Ltd) and RBR616 (Dongguan Hayea Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mantis™United States
- RBR616China
Year First Available
- Mantis™2025
- RBR616—
Verified Deployments
- Mantis™0 Deployments
- RBR6160 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
- RBR616$19,000 USD
Availability Status
- Mantis™ACTIVE
- RBR616ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Mantis™—
- RBR616128 kg
Payload
- Mantis™5 kg
- RBR61616 kg
Reach
- Mantis™900 mm
- RBR6161,599.6 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Mantis™—
- RBR6166
Repeatability
- Mantis™±0.03 mm
- RBR616±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- Mantis™10 m/s
- RBR616—
IP Rating (Arm)
- Mantis™—
- RBR616IP67
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- Mantis™no pendant (browser UI)
- RBR616—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
- RBR616$19,000 USD
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2025 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $630,000 USD | $19,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 128 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,599.6 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 10 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $630,000 USD | $19,000 USD |
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, Warranty, 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™ | RBR616 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $630,000 | $19,000 |
| Payback period | 151.2 mo | 4.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | -$380,000 | $231,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | -60% | +1216% |
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 RBR616?
Mantis™ is made by FBR Ltd, based in US. RBR616 is made by Dongguan Hayea Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Mantis™ cost compared to RBR616?
Mantis™ is listed at $630,000. RBR616 is listed at $19,000.
How do Mantis™ and RBR616 compare on the Robo Score?
Mantis™ scores 66.0 on the Robo Score. RBR616 scores 65.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Mantis™ compare to RBR616?
Mantis™ has a reach of 8000 mm. RBR616 has a reach of 1599.6 mm.
Are Mantis™ and RBR616 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 RBR616?
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 RBR616 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 Score is calculated.