Paloma vs RoboForm

Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and RoboForm (Metalcraft Automation Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PalomaAAA

RoboFormA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Paloma—
RoboFormUnited States

Year First Available

Paloma2014
RoboForm—

Verified Deployments

Paloma0 Deployments
RoboForm0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Paloma$15,200 USD
RoboFormContact for quote

Availability Status

PalomaACTIVE
RoboFormACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Paloma3 kg
RoboForm25 kg

Degrees of Freedom

Paloma—
RoboForm6

Robot Weight

Paloma8.5 kg
RoboForm—

IP Rating (Arm)

PalomaIP54
RoboForm—

Performance

Duty Cycle

Paloma—
RoboFormcontinuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

Paloma—
RoboFormYes

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

PalomaGemini 4.0
RoboFormFanuc Robotics

Programming Languages

Paloma—
RoboFormKAREL, TP

Teach Pendant Type

Paloma—
RoboFormteach pendant

Offline Programming

Paloma—
RoboFormROBOGUIDE

Digital Twin Support

Paloma—
RoboFormNo

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Paloma—
RoboFormcommunity

Predictive Maintenance

Paloma—
RoboFormthreshold based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Paloma—
RoboFormISO 9409-1

Tool Changer (ISO)

Paloma—
RoboFormproprietary

Internal Cable Routing

Paloma—
RoboFormexternal only

Commercial

Price (USD)

Paloma$15,200 USD
RoboFormContact for quote

Warranty

Paloma—
RoboForm1 yrs

Service Network

Palomaregional
RoboFormregional

	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index	RoboFormindustrial-armMetalcraft Automation Group ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2014	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$15,200 USD	Contact for quote
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	25 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Robot Weight (values differ)	8.5 kg	—
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	IP54	—
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety (values differ)	—	Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Gemini 4.0	Fanuc Robotics
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KAREL, TP
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	teach pendant
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	ROBOGUIDE
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	No
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	community
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ)	—	proprietary
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	external only
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$15,200 USD	Contact for quote
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 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, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Paloma	RoboForm
Investment	$15,200	No price
Payback period	3.6 mo	—
Net savings (5 yr)	$234,800	—
ROI (5 yr)	+1545%	—

RoboForm has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Paloma and RoboForm?

Paloma is made by Demaurex. RoboForm is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US.

How do Paloma and RoboForm compare on the Robo Index?

Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. RoboForm grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are Paloma and RoboForm 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 RoboForm?

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 RoboForm 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.