Meca500 vs Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot (Fujian Jingyang Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot$3,690
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot±0.01 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot4
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robotcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA RobotCat.3 PLd
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robotproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robotthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot3
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot$3,690
Warranty
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- Meca500—
- Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robotregional
Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robotindustrial-armFujian Jingyang Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd 22.3Product Score | ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Canada | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $3,690 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $3,690 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| 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, Vibration Damping, 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 Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot is made by Fujian Jingyang Intelligent Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot is listed at $3,690.
How do Meca500 and Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot scores 22/100. 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 Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot has a reach of 400 mm.
Are Meca500 and Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot 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 Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot?
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 Stonex JRS405 SCARA Robot 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.