Paloma vs VM1800/1500
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and VM1800/1500 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Paloma—
- VM1800/1500Japan
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- VM1800/1500—
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- VM1800/15000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- VM1800/1500Contact for quote
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- VM1800/1500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- VM1800/150025 kg
Reach
- Paloma—
- VM1800/15001,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Paloma—
- VM1800/15006
Repeatability
- Paloma—
- VM1800/1500±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- VM1800/15000.1 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- VM1800/1500IP67
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- VM1800/1500RC8
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- VM1800/1500Contact for quote
Warranty
- Paloma—
- VM1800/15003 yrs
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- VM1800/1500—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| 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 |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8.5 kg | 0.1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | RC8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, 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, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, 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 | VM1800/1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,200 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,800 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1545% | — |
VM1800/1500 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 VM1800/1500?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. VM1800/1500 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How do Paloma and VM1800/1500 compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. VM1800/1500 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 VM1800/1500 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 VM1800/1500?
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 VM1800/1500 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.