Paloma vs PD400UR
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Paloma—
- PD400URJapan
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- PD400UR2021
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- PD400URContact for quote
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- PD400URACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- PD400UR—
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- PD400UR—
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- PD400UR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
Teach Pendant Type
- Paloma—
- PD400URwired touch
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Paloma—
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- PD400URContact for quote
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- PD400URregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8.5 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | SD600T Series NX Driver |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Degrees of Freedom, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Paloma and PD400UR?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America, based in JP.
When were Paloma and PD400UR launched?
Paloma launched in 2014. PD400UR launched in 2021.
How do Paloma and PD400UR compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma scores 78/100. PD400UR scores 56/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Paloma and PD400UR 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 Paloma and PD400UR?
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
Paloma vs PD400UR 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.