Paloma vs Z-810
Side-by-side comparison of Paloma (Demaurex) and Z-810 (Rychiger) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Paloma—
- Z-810Switzerland
Year First Available
- Paloma2014
- Z-810—
Verified Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments
- Z-8100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- Z-810Contact for quote
Availability Status
- PalomaACTIVE
- Z-810ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Paloma3 kg
- Z-810—
IP Rating (Arm)
- PalomaIP54
- Z-810—
Degrees of Freedom
- Paloma—
- Z-8106
Robot Weight
- Paloma8.5 kg
- Z-810—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Paloma—
- Z-810continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PalomaGemini 4.0
- Z-810Siemens PLC
Teach Pendant Type
- Paloma—
- Z-810wireless tablet
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Paloma—
- Z-810none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Paloma—
- Z-810ISO 9409-1
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Paloma$15,200 USD
- Z-810Contact for quote
Service Network
- Palomaregional
- Z-810global
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Switzerland |
| 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 Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 8.5 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Gemini 4.0 | Siemens PLC |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wireless tablet |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $15,200 USD | Contact for quote |
| 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, Reach, 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, 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 | Z-810 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $15,200 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,800 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1545% | — |
Z-810 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 Z-810?
Paloma is made by Demaurex. Z-810 is made by Rychiger, based in CH.
How do Paloma and Z-810 compare on the Robo Index?
Paloma grades AAA on the Robo Index. Z-810 grades BBB. 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 Z-810 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 Z-810?
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 Z-810 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.