Paloma vs X-Arm 7

Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and X-Arm 7 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PalomaAAA

X-Arm 7A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

Paloma—
X-Arm 7China

Year First Available

Paloma2014
X-Arm 7—

Verified Deployments

Paloma0 Deployments
X-Arm 70 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

Paloma$15,200 USD
X-Arm 7$10,449–$11,000 USD

Availability Status

PalomaACTIVE
X-Arm 7ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

Paloma8.5 kg
X-Arm 711.2 kg

Payload

Paloma3 kg
X-Arm 73 kg

Reach

Paloma—
X-Arm 7700 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Paloma—
X-Arm 77

Repeatability

Paloma—
X-Arm 7±0.1 mm

Max TCP Speed

Paloma—
X-Arm 71 m/s

IP Rating (Arm)

PalomaIP54
X-Arm 7—

Performance

Duty Cycle

Paloma—
X-Arm 7continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

PalomaGemini 4.0
X-Arm 7AC Control Box / DC Control Box

Programming Languages

Paloma—
X-Arm 7Python, C++, ROS/ROS2

Teach Pendant Type

Paloma—
X-Arm 7no pendant (browser UI)

Offline Programming

Paloma—
X-Arm 7UFACTORY Studio

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Paloma—
X-Arm 7vendor supported

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Paloma—
X-Arm 7ISO 9409-1-50

Tool Changer (ISO)

Paloma—
X-Arm 7none

Internal Cable Routing

Paloma—
X-Arm 7through arm and wrist

Commercial

Price (USD)

Paloma$15,200 USD
X-Arm 7$10,449–$11,000 USD

Warranty

Paloma—
X-Arm 71 yrs

Service Network

Palomaregional
X-Arm 7regional

Expected Service Life

Paloma—
X-Arm 73 yrs

	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index	X-Arm 7industrial-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	$10,449–$11,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	8.5 kg	11.2 kg
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers)	3 kg	3 kg
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
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	IP54	—
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++, ROS/ROS2
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	UFACTORY Studio
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	vendor supported
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1-50
Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ)	—	none
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$15,200 USD	$10,449–$11,000 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	1 yrs
Service Network	regional	regional
Expected Service Life (values differ)	—	3 yrs

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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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, 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 7
Investment	$15,200	$10,725
Payback period	3.6 mo	2.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$234,800	$239,276
ROI (5 yr)	+1545%	+2231%

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 7?

Paloma is made by Demaurex. X-Arm 7 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.

How do Paloma and X-Arm 7 compare on the Robo Index?

Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. X-Arm 7 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 7 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 7?

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 7 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.