Paloma vs VS-068/087
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and VS-068/087 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Paloma—
- VS-068/087Japan
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- VS-068/087—
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- VS-068/0870 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- VS-068/087ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- VS-068/0877 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- VS-068/087IP67
Reach
- Paloma—
- VS-068/087710 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Paloma—
- VS-068/0876
Repeatability
- Paloma—
- VS-068/087±0.02 mm
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- VS-068/087—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- VS-068/087—
Offline Programming
- Paloma—
- VS-068/087WINCAPS III
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- VS-068/087global
| ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $30,000–$36,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP67 |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 710 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.02 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8.5 kg | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | WINCAPS III |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | $30,000–$36,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
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, 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, 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 | VS-068/087 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,200 | $33,000 |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | 7.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,800 | $217,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1545% | +658% |
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 VS-068/087?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. VS-068/087 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How do Paloma and VS-068/087 compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. VS-068/087 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 VS-068/087 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 VS-068/087?
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 VS-068/087 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.