MCS500 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of MCS500 (Mecademic) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MCS500Canada
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- MCS500—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- MCS5000 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MCS500Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- MCS500ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- MCS500±0.005 mm
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- MCS500IP 40
- PalomaIP54
Reach
- MCS500225 mm
- Paloma—
Payload
- MCS5000.5 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- MCS5004
- Paloma—
Max TCP Speed
- MCS5002.2 m/s
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- MCS5004.3 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- MCS500continuous 24 7
- Paloma—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- MCS500Yes
- Paloma—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- MCS500KR C5
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Programming Languages
- MCS500KRL
- Paloma—
Teach Pendant Type
- MCS500smart pad
- Paloma—
Offline Programming
- MCS500KUKA.Sim
- Paloma—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- MCS500community
- Paloma—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- MCS500KUKA Connect
- Paloma—
Cybersecurity Certs
- MCS500IEC 62443 SL2
- Paloma—
Predictive Maintenance
- MCS500ml based
- Paloma—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- MCS500ISO 9409-1
- Paloma—
Internal Cable Routing
- MCS500through arm and wrist
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MCS500Contact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- MCS500global
- Palomaregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 225 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 0.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 2.2 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.3 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5 | Gemini 4.0 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | community | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL2 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
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, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, 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 | MCS500 | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
MCS500 has 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MCS500 and Paloma?
MCS500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do MCS500 and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
MCS500 grades BBB on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AAA. 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.
Are MCS500 and Paloma 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 MCS500 and Paloma?
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
MCS500 vs Paloma 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.