Muka MK-SW-M20 vs RB16-900
Side-by-side comparison of Muka MK-SW-M20 (Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) and RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
- RB16-900South Korea
Year First Available
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
- RB16-9002011
Verified Deployments
- Muka MK-SW-M200 Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
- RB16-900$35,000
Availability Status
- Muka MK-SW-M20ACTIVE
- RB16-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating
- Muka MK-SW-M20IP54
- RB16-900IP66
Payload
- Muka MK-SW-M2040 kg
- RB16-90016 kg
Reach
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
- RB16-900900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Muka MK-SW-M206
- RB16-9006
Repeatability
- Muka MK-SW-M20±0.1 mm
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Muka MK-SW-M206 kg
- RB16-90032 kg
Mounting Options
- Muka MK-SW-M20any_orientation
- RB16-900—
Safety
Safety Rating
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
- RB16-900none
Duty Cycle
- Muka MK-SW-M2024 7 continuous
- RB16-900—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
- RB16-9001 hrs
No-Code Capable
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
- RB16-900—
Programming Interface
- Muka MK-SW-M20teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
- RB16-900teach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Muka MK-SW-M20iso 9283 compatible
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Integrated F/T Sensor
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
- RB16-900—
Wrist Power Supply
- Muka MK-SW-M2024V/1.5A
- RB16-900—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- Muka MK-SW-M20C#, C++, Python, ROS
- RB16-900—
ROS Compatible
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
- RB16-900Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- Muka MK-SW-M20Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP
- RB16-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
- RB16-900$35,000
Warranty
- Muka MK-SW-M201 yrs
- RB16-9000 yrs
Lead Time
- Muka MK-SW-M201.5 wks
- RB16-900—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $11,000 | $35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 40 kg | 16 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6 kg | 32 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | any_orientation | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 compatible | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V/1.5A | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | C#, C++, Python, ROS | — |
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000 | $35,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 0 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 1.5 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes Muka MK-SW-M20 and RB16-900?
Muka MK-SW-M20 is made by Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.. RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How much does Muka MK-SW-M20 cost compared to RB16-900?
Muka MK-SW-M20 is listed at $11,000. RB16-900 is listed at $35,000.
How do Muka MK-SW-M20 and RB16-900 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Muka MK-SW-M20 scores 31/100. RB16-900 scores 47/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Muka MK-SW-M20 compare to RB16-900?
Muka MK-SW-M20 has a reach of 1854 mm. RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm.
Are Muka MK-SW-M20 and RB16-900 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Muka MK-SW-M20 and RB16-900?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Muka MK-SW-M20 vs RB16-900 compares two robots in the cobot 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.