MELFA vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of MELFA (Mitsubishi Electric) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- MELFAJapan
- Paloma—
Year First Available
- MELFA—
- Paloma2014
Verified Deployments
- MELFA0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- MELFAContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Availability Status
- MELFAACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- MELFA21 kg
- Paloma3 kg
Robot Weight
- MELFA21 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg
Reach
- MELFA649 mm
- Paloma—
Degrees of Freedom
- MELFA6
- Paloma—
Repeatability
- MELFA±0.02 mm
- Paloma—
Max TCP Speed
- MELFA4.2 m/s
- Paloma—
IP Rating (Arm)
- MELFAIP30
- PalomaIP54
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- MELFACR800-02VQ
- PalomaGemini 4.0
Commercial
Price (USD)
- MELFAContact for quote
- Paloma$15,200 USD
Service Network
- MELFA—
- Palomaregional
| ||
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 21 kg | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 21 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 649 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4.2 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP30 | IP54 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | CR800-02VQ | Gemini 4.0 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,200 USD |
| 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, 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, Teach Pendant Type, 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, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | MELFA | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $15,200 |
| Payback period | — | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1545% |
MELFA has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes MELFA and Paloma?
MELFA is made by Mitsubishi Electric, based in JP. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
How do MELFA and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
MELFA 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 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 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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
MELFA 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.