NB80 vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of NB80 (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- NB80China
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- NB80—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- NB800 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NB80$38,990 USD
- RDT401$20,000 USD
Availability Status
- NB80ACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- NB8080 kg
- RDT4011 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- NB80IP65
- RDT401IP54
Reach
- NB802,200 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- NB806
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- NB80±0.08 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- NB80—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- NB80550 kg
- RDT40185 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- NB80IP67
- RDT401—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- NB80continuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- NB80—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- NB80wired button
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- NB80—
- RDT401none
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- NB80—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- NB80—
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- NB80—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NB80$38,990 USD
- RDT401$20,000 USD
Warranty
- NB80—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- NB80regional
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $38,990 USD | $20,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 80 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,200 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.08 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 550 kg | 85 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $38,990 USD | $20,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes NB80 and RDT401?
NB80 is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does NB80 cost compared to RDT401?
NB80 is listed at $38,990. RDT401 is listed at $20,000.
How do NB80 and RDT401 compare on the Robo Index?
NB80 scores 75/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of NB80 compare to RDT401?
NB80 has a reach of 2200 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are NB80 and RDT401 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 NB80 and RDT401?
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
NB80 vs RDT401 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.