OB7 Max 12 vs OB7 Stretch
Side-by-side comparison of OB7 Max 12 (Productive Robotics, LLC.) and OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OB7 Max 12United States
- OB7 StretchUnited States
Year First Available
- OB7 Max 12—
- OB7 Stretch2017
Verified Deployments
- OB7 Max 120 Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- OB7 Max 12$34,900
- OB7 Stretch$24,400–$24,900
Availability Status
- OB7 Max 12ACTIVE
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- OB7 Max 1258 kg
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
Payload
- OB7 Max 1212 kg
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
Reach
- OB7 Max 121,300 mm
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- OB7 Max 127
- OB7 Stretch7
Repeatability
- OB7 Max 12±0.1 mm
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
Mounting Options
- OB7 Max 12robot mounting flange
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- OB7 Max 12IP30
- OB7 StretchIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- OB7 Max 12CE
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- OB7 Max 12Yes
- OB7 Stretchnone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- OB7 Max 121 hrs
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- OB7 Max 12—
- OB7 StretchYes
Offline Programming
- OB7 Max 12—
- OB7 StretchYes
Programming Interface
- OB7 Max 12teach_pendant, drag_and_drop
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- OB7 Max 12—
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- OB7 Max 12Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OB7 Max 12$34,900
- OB7 Stretch$24,400–$24,900
Warranty
- OB7 Max 12—
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2017 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $24,400–$24,900 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 58 kg | 22 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | robot mounting flange | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP30 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time | 1 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop | Drag-and-drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-A50 |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, Modbus | EtherCAT, Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $34,900 | $24,400–$24,900 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes OB7 Max 12 and OB7 Stretch?
OB7 Max 12 is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US. OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US.
How do OB7 Max 12 and OB7 Stretch compare on the Robolist Index?
OB7 Max 12 scores 48/100. OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of OB7 Max 12 compare to OB7 Stretch?
OB7 Max 12 has a reach of 1300 mm. OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm.
Are OB7 Max 12 and OB7 Stretch 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 OB7 Max 12 and OB7 Stretch?
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
OB7 Max 12 vs OB7 Stretch 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 Index is calculated.