Meca500 vs UMW UA-AW
Side-by-side comparison of Meca500 (Mecademic) and UMW UA-AW (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
- UMW UA-AW—
Year First Available
- Meca5002015
- UMW UA-AW—
Verified Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
- UMW UA-AW0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UMW UA-AW$3,800
Availability Status
- Meca500ACTIVE
- UMW UA-AWACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Meca5001 kg
- UMW UA-AW—
IP Rating (Arm)
- Meca500IP 40
- UMW UA-AW—
Reach
- Meca500330 mm
- UMW UA-AW—
Degrees of Freedom
- Meca5006
- UMW UA-AW6
Repeatability
- Meca500±0.005 mm
- UMW UA-AW±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Meca5004.6 kg
- UMW UA-AW—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Meca500embedded
- UMW UA-AW—
Teach Pendant Type
- Meca500none
- UMW UA-AW—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Meca500$15,000
- UMW UA-AW$3,800
| 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 | $3,800 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP 40 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | embedded | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | none | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,000 | $3,800 |
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, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Meca500 and UMW UA-AW?
Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA. UMW UA-AW is made by Shandong UMW Technology Co., Ltd.
How much does Meca500 cost compared to UMW UA-AW?
Meca500 is listed at $15,000. UMW UA-AW is listed at $3,800.
How do Meca500 and UMW UA-AW compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Meca500 scores 56/100. UMW UA-AW 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 UMW UA-AW?
Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm. UMW UA-AW has a reach of 2100 mm.
Are Meca500 and UMW UA-AW 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 UMW UA-AW?
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 UMW UA-AW 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.