MELFA RV-20FRL vs Paloma

Side-by-side comparison of MELFA RV-20FRL (Mitsubishi Electric) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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MELFA RV-20FRLA

PalomaAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

MELFA RV-20FRLJapan
Paloma—

Year First Available

MELFA RV-20FRL—
Paloma2014

Verified Deployments

MELFA RV-20FRL0 Deployments
Paloma0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Availability Status

MELFA RV-20FRLACTIVE
PalomaACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

MELFA RV-20FRL1,094 mm
Paloma—

Repeatability

MELFA RV-20FRL±0.05 mm
Paloma—

Payload

MELFA RV-20FRL20 kg
Paloma3 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

MELFA RV-20FRLIP40
PalomaIP54

Degrees of Freedom

MELFA RV-20FRL6
Paloma—

Robot Weight

MELFA RV-20FRL120 kg
Paloma8.5 kg

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

MELFA RV-20FRL0.7 s
Paloma—

Duty Cycle

MELFA RV-20FRLnot specified
Paloma—

Vibration Damping

MELFA RV-20FRLactive model based
Paloma—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

MELFA RV-20FRLCR800-D
PalomaGemini 4.0

Programming Languages

MELFA RV-20FRLMELFA
Paloma—

Teach Pendant Type

MELFA RV-20FRLwired button
Paloma—

Offline Programming

MELFA RV-20FRLRT ToolBox3
Paloma—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

MELFA RV-20FRLproprietary
Paloma—

Internal Cable Routing

MELFA RV-20FRLthrough arm
Paloma—

Pneumatic Lines

MELFA RV-20FRL2
Paloma—

Commercial

Price (USD)

MELFA RV-20FRL$77,229 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Service Network

MELFA RV-20FRLglobal
Palomaregional

	MELFA RV-20FRLindustrial-armMitsubishi Electric ARobo Index	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	—
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$77,229 USD	$15,200 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	1,094 mm	—
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.05 mm	—
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	3 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	IP40	IP54
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	120 kg	8.5 kg
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ)	0.7 s	—
Duty Cycle (values differ)	not specified	—
Vibration Damping (values differ)	active model based	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	CR800-D	Gemini 4.0
Programming Languages (values differ)	MELFA	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	wired button	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	RT ToolBox3	—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	proprietary	—
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	through arm	—
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	2	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$77,229 USD	$15,200 USD
Service Network (values differ)	global	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), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	MELFA RV-20FRL	Paloma
Investment	$77,229	$15,200
Payback period	18.5 mo	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$172,771	$234,800
ROI (5 yr)	+224%	+1545%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes MELFA RV-20FRL and Paloma?

MELFA RV-20FRL is made by Mitsubishi Electric, based in JP. Paloma is made by Demaurex.

How much does MELFA RV-20FRL cost compared to Paloma?

MELFA RV-20FRL is listed at $77,229. Paloma is listed at $15,200.

How do MELFA RV-20FRL and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?

MELFA RV-20FRL grades A on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AAA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are MELFA RV-20FRL 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 MELFA RV-20FRL 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

MELFA RV-20FRL 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 Robo Index is calculated.