OB7 Stretch vs xMate CR35
Side-by-side comparison of OB7 Stretch (Productive Robotics, LLC.) and xMate CR35 (Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- OB7 StretchUnited States
- xMate CR35China
Year First Available
- OB7 Stretch2017
- xMate CR352025
Verified Deployments
- OB7 Stretch0 Deployments
- xMate CR350 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
- xMate CR35Contact for quote
Availability Status
- OB7 StretchACTIVE
- xMate CR35ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- OB7 Stretch4.5 kg
- xMate CR3545 kg
Robot Weight
- OB7 Stretch22 kg
- xMate CR35161 kg
Max TCP Speed
- OB7 Stretch—
- xMate CR356 m/s
Reach
- OB7 Stretch1,000 mm
- xMate CR352,246 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- OB7 Stretch7
- xMate CR356
Repeatability
- OB7 Stretch±0.1 mm
- xMate CR35±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- OB7 Stretchfloor, ceiling, wall
- xMate CR35floor, ceiling, wall
IP Rating
- OB7 StretchIP54
- xMate CR35IP67
Safety
Safety Rating
- OB7 StretchISO/TS 15066
- xMate CR35TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- OB7 Stretchnone
- xMate CR35none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- OB7 Stretch1 hrs
- xMate CR35—
No-Code Capable
- OB7 StretchYes
- xMate CR35Yes
Offline Programming
- OB7 StretchYes
- xMate CR35—
Programming Interface
- OB7 StretchDrag-and-drop
- xMate CR35drag_and_drop
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- OB7 StretchISO 9409-1-A50
- xMate CR35—
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- OB7 StretchEtherCAT, Profinet
- xMate CR35TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic
Commercial
Price (USD)
- OB7 Stretch$24,900
- xMate CR35Contact for quote
Warranty
- OB7 Stretch2 yrs
- xMate CR35—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $24,900 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 4.5 kg | 45 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 22 kg | 161 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 6 m/s |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,000 mm | 2,246 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | floor, ceiling, wall |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | TÜV, ISO 13849-1:2015, ISO 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | Drag-and-drop | drag_and_drop |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-A50 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Profinet, CC-Link IE Field Basic |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $24,900 | Contact for quote |
| 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, 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 Stretch and xMate CR35?
OB7 Stretch is made by Productive Robotics, LLC., based in US. xMate CR35 is made by Beijing ROKAE Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were OB7 Stretch and xMate CR35 launched?
OB7 Stretch launched in 2017. xMate CR35 launched in 2025.
How do OB7 Stretch and xMate CR35 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
OB7 Stretch scores 97/100. xMate CR35 scores 78/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of OB7 Stretch compare to xMate CR35?
OB7 Stretch has a reach of 1250 mm. xMate CR35 has a reach of 2246 mm.
Are OB7 Stretch and xMate CR35 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 Stretch and xMate CR35?
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 Stretch vs xMate CR35 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.