Meca500 vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- Paloma$15,200
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- Paloma—
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- Paloma3 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- PalomaIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- Paloma—
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- Paloma—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- Paloma$15,200
Service Network
- Meca500—
- Palomaregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $15,200 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | Gemini 4.0 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $15,200 |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, 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, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and Paloma?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
When were Meca500 and Paloma launched?
Meca500 launched in 2015. Paloma launched in 2014.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to Paloma?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. Paloma is listed at $15,200.
How do Meca500 and Paloma compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. Paloma scores 56/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Meca500 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 Meca500 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
Meca500 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.