Paloma vs Terabot-S
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and Terabot-S (Oceaneering Space Systems) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- Terabot-S2011
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- Terabot-S0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- Terabot-SContact for quote
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- Terabot-SACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- Terabot-S10 kg
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- Terabot-S9.1 kg
Reach
- Paloma—
- Terabot-S1,016 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Paloma—
- Terabot-S5
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- Terabot-S—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Scontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- Terabot-SSubNav OS
Teach Pendant Type
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Swired touch
Digital Twin Support
- Paloma—
- Terabot-SNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Snone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Sproprietary
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Sproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- Paloma—
- Terabot-Sthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- Terabot-SContact for quote
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- Terabot-Sregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2014 | 2011 |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 8.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 9.1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,016 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 5 |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | SubNav OS |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| 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: Manufacturer Country, Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Paloma | Terabot-S |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,200 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,800 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1545% | — |
Terabot-S 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Paloma and Terabot-S?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. Terabot-S is made by Oceaneering Space Systems.
When were Paloma and Terabot-S launched?
Paloma launched in 2014. Terabot-S launched in 2011.
How do Paloma and Terabot-S compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. Terabot-S 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 Terabot-S 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 Terabot-S?
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 Terabot-S 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.