Meca500 vs SAIBON-A140
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and SAIBON-A140 (QINGDAO SAIBON INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- SAIBON-A140China
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- SAIBON-A140—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- SAIBON-A1400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- SAIBON-A140$23,000
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- SAIBON-A140ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- SAIBON-A140—
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- SAIBON-A140—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- SAIBON-A140—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- SAIBON-A1404
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- SAIBON-A140±0.08 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- SAIBON-A140—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- SAIBON-A140—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- SAIBON-A140—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- SAIBON-A140$23,000
Warranty
- Meca500—
- SAIBON-A1401 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $23,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $23,000 |
| 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, 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, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and SAIBON-A140?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. SAIBON-A140 is made by QINGDAO SAIBON INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION EQUIPMENT CO., LTD, based in CN.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to SAIBON-A140?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. SAIBON-A140 is listed at $23,000.
How do Meca500 and SAIBON-A140 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. SAIBON-A140 scores 35/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Meca500 compare to SAIBON-A140?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. SAIBON-A140 has a reach of 1423 mm.
Are Meca500 and SAIBON-A140 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 SAIBON-A140?
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 SAIBON-A140 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.