PiPER vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of PiPER (Agilex) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PiPERChina
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- PiPER—
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- PiPER0 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- PiPER$1,999–$3,999 USD
- SRContact for quote
Availability Status
- PiPERACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- PiPER1.5 kg
- SR—
Reach
- PiPER626 mm
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- PiPER6
- SR6
Repeatability
- PiPER±0.1 mm
- SR—
Robot Weight
- PiPER4.2 kg
- SR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PiPERIntegrated
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Programming Languages
- PiPERPython
- SR—
Teach Pendant Type
- PiPERtablet-based
- SRwired button
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- PiPERvendor supported
- SR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- PiPER$1,999–$3,999 USD
- SRContact for quote
Service Network
- PiPER—
- SRglobal
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $1,999–$3,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 1.5 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 626 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.2 kg | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Integrated | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | Python | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | tablet-based | wired button |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $1,999–$3,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, 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 | PiPER | SR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $2,999 | No price |
| Payback period | < 1 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $247,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +8236% | — |
SR 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 PiPER and SR?
PiPER is made by Agilex, based in CN. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
How do PiPER and SR compare on the Robo Index?
PiPER grades A on the Robo Index. SR 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 PiPER and SR 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 SR?
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 SR 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.