Paloma vs X-Arm 5

Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and X-Arm 5 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PalomaAAA

X-Arm 5A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Paloma—
X-Arm 5China

Year First Available

Paloma2014
X-Arm 5—

Verified Deployments

Paloma0 Deployments
X-Arm 50 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Paloma$15,200 USD
X-Arm 5$5,000–$6,076 USD

Availability Status

PalomaACTIVE
X-Arm 5ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Paloma3 kg
X-Arm 55 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

PalomaIP54
X-Arm 5—

Reach

Paloma—
X-Arm 5700 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Paloma—
X-Arm 57

Repeatability

Paloma—
X-Arm 5±0.1 mm

Max TCP Speed

Paloma—
X-Arm 51 m/s

Robot Weight

Paloma8.5 kg
X-Arm 512.2 kg

Performance

Duty Cycle

Paloma—
X-Arm 5continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

PalomaGemini 4.0
X-Arm 5AC Control Box / DC Control Box

Programming Languages

Paloma—
X-Arm 5Python, C++

Teach Pendant Type

Paloma—
X-Arm 5no pendant (browser UI)

Offline Programming

Paloma—
X-Arm 5UFACTORY Studio

Digital Twin Support

Paloma—
X-Arm 5Yes

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Paloma—
X-Arm 5vendor supported

Predictive Maintenance

Paloma—
X-Arm 5threshold based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Paloma—
X-Arm 5ISO9409-1-50

Internal Cable Routing

Paloma—
X-Arm 5through arm and wrist

Commercial

Price (USD)

Paloma$15,200 USD
X-Arm 5$5,000–$6,076 USD

Warranty

Paloma—
X-Arm 51 yrs

Service Network

Palomaregional
X-Arm 5regional

Expected Service Life

Paloma—
X-Arm 53 yrs

	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index	X-Arm 5industrial-armUFACTORY ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2014	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$15,200 USD	$5,000–$6,076 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	3 kg	5 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	IP54	—
Reach (values differ)	—	700 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	7
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	1 m/s
Robot Weight (values differ)	8.5 kg	12.2 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Gemini 4.0	AC Control Box / DC Control Box
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	Python, C++
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	UFACTORY Studio
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	vendor supported
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO9409-1-50
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$15,200 USD	$5,000–$6,076 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 yrs
Service Network	regional	regional
Expected Service Life (values differ)	—	3 yrs

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, 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, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time

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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	X-Arm 5
Investment	$15,200	$5,538
Payback period	3.6 mo	1.3 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$234,800	$244,462
ROI (5 yr)	+1545%	+4414%

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 X-Arm 5?

Paloma is made by Demaurex. X-Arm 5 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.

How do Paloma and X-Arm 5 compare on the Robo Index?

Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. X-Arm 5 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 X-Arm 5 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 X-Arm 5?

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 X-Arm 5 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.