PiPER vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of PiPER (Agilex) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PiPERChina
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- PiPER—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- PiPER0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- PiPER$2,499
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- PiPERACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- PiPER1.5 kg
- RDT4011 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- PiPER—
- RDT401IP54
Reach
- PiPER626 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- PiPER6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- PiPER±0.1 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- PiPER—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- PiPER4.2 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- PiPER—
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- PiPER—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PiPERIntegrated
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- PiPERPython
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- PiPERtablet-based
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- PiPERvendor supported
- RDT401none
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- PiPER—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- PiPER—
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- PiPER—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PiPER$2,499
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- PiPER—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- PiPER—
- RDT401regional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $2,499 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 1.5 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 626 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.2 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Integrated | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | tablet-based | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $2,499 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | regional |
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, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes PiPER and RDT401?
PiPER is made by Agilex, based in CN. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does PiPER cost compared to RDT401?
PiPER is listed at $2,499. RDT401 is listed at $20,000.
How do PiPER and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PiPER scores 71/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of PiPER compare to RDT401?
PiPER has a reach of 626 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are PiPER and RDT401 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 PiPER and RDT401?
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
PiPER vs RDT401 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.