Meca500 vs UA-AC
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and UA-AC (Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Meca500Canada
- UA-AC—
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- UA-AC—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- UA-AC0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UA-AC$18,999
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- UA-ACACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- UA-AC—
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- UA-AC—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- UA-AC—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- UA-AC6
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- UA-AC±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- UA-AC—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Meca500—
- UA-ACcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- UA-AC—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- UA-AC—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Meca500—
- UA-ACnone
Predictive Maintenance
- Meca500—
- UA-ACml based
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UA-AC$18,999
Service Network
- Meca500—
- UA-ACregional
| 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 | $18,999 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 330 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.005 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.6 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $18,999 |
| 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, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, 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 UA-AC?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. UA-AC is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to UA-AC?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. UA-AC is listed at $18,999.
How do Meca500 and UA-AC compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. UA-AC scores 17/100. 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 UA-AC?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. UA-AC has a reach of 2158 mm.
Are Meca500 and UA-AC 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 UA-AC?
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 UA-AC 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.