PD400UR vs Unity CM
Side-by-side comparison of PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) and Unity CM (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PD400UR—
- Unity CMChina
Year First Available
- PD400UR2021
- Unity CM—
Verified Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
- Unity CM0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PD400URContact for quote
- Unity CM$10,000
Availability Status
- PD400URACTIVE
- Unity CMACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- PD400UR—
- Unity CM4
Performance
Duty Cycle
- PD400UR—
- Unity CMcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
- Unity CM—
Teach Pendant Type
- PD400URwired touch
- Unity CM—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- PD400UR—
- Unity CMnone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- Unity CM—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PD400URContact for quote
- Unity CM$10,000
Warranty
- PD400UR—
- Unity CM1 yrs
Service Network
- PD400URregional
- Unity CMregional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2021 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $10,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | SD600T Series NX Driver | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $10,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), 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, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes PD400UR and Unity CM?
PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America. Unity CM is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do PD400UR and Unity CM compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PD400UR scores 19/100. Unity CM scores 20/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PD400UR and Unity CM 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 PD400UR and Unity CM?
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
PD400UR vs Unity CM 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.