PG6X vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of PG6X (QKM Technologies) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PG6XChina
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- PG6X2023
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- PG6X0 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PG6XContact for quote
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- PG6XACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Max TCP Speed
- PG6X—
- RO10.4 m/s
Payload
- PG6X20 kg
- RO118 kg
Reach
- PG6X1,050 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- PG6X4
- RO16
Repeatability
- PG6X±0.015 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- PG6Xinverted
- RO1—
IP Rating
- PG6X—
- RO1IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- PG6X—
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- PG6XYes
- RO1none
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- PG6X—
- RO1Yes
Programming Interface
- PG6X—
- RO1no code
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- PG6XModbus TCP
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PG6XContact for quote
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- PG6X—
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- PG6X—
- RO14 wks
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2023 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 18 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,050 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.015 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | inverted | — |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | — | no code |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Modbus TCP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $37,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Robot Weight, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes PG6X and RO1?
PG6X is made by QKM Technologies, based in CN. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
When were PG6X and RO1 launched?
PG6X launched in 2023. RO1 launched in 2024.
How do PG6X and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PG6X scores 56/100. RO1 scores 46/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of PG6X compare to RO1?
PG6X has a reach of 550 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are PG6X and RO1 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between PG6X and RO1?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
PG6X vs RO1 compares two robots in the cobot 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.