Newton vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of Newton (Noble Machines) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Newton—
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- Newton2026
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- Newton0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- NewtonContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Newton5 hrs
- RDT401—
Availability Status
- NewtonACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Newton—
- RDT401200 mm
Repeatability
- Newton—
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Payload
- Newton23 kg
- RDT4011 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Newton—
- RDT401IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- Newton—
- RDT4014
Max TCP Speed
- Newton—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- Newton259 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Newton—
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- Newton—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Digital Twin Support
- NewtonYes
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Newton—
- RDT401none
Predictive Maintenance
- Newtonml based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Newton—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- Newton—
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- Newton—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- NewtonContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- Newton1 yrs
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- Newtonsparse
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (values differ) | 5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 200 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 23 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 259 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| 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) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | sparse | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Newton and RDT401?
Newton is made by Noble Machines. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were Newton and RDT401 launched?
Newton launched in 2026. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do Newton and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Newton scores 43/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Newton 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 Newton 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
Newton 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.