RB16-900 vs RO1
Side-by-side comparison of RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) and RO1 (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB16-900South Korea
- RO1United States
Year First Available
- RB16-9002011
- RO12024
Verified Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
- RO10 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- RO1$37,000
Availability Status
- RB16-900ACTIVE
- RO1ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RB16-90016 kg
- RO118 kg
Max TCP Speed
- RB16-900—
- RO10.4 m/s
IP Rating
- RB16-900IP66
- RO1IP54
Reach
- RB16-900900 mm
- RO11,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- RB16-9006
- RO16
Repeatability
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
- RO1±0.025 mm
Robot Weight
- RB16-90032 kg
- RO1—
Safety
Safety Rating
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
- RO1Factory calibrated
Force/Torque Sensing
- RB16-900none
- RO1none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- RB16-9001 hrs
- RO1—
No-Code Capable
- RB16-900—
- RO1Yes
Programming Interface
- RB16-900teach_pendant
- RO1no code
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- RO1—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- RB16-900Yes
- RO1—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- RO1$37,000
Warranty
- RB16-9000 yrs
- RO11 yrs
Lead Time
- RB16-900—
- RO14 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $37,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 18 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | 0.4 m/s |
| IP Rating (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 32 kg | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Factory calibrated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no code |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $37,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 0 yrs | 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, Mounting Options, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Offline Programming, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Fieldbus Protocols, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes RB16-900 and RO1?
RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. RO1 is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
When were RB16-900 and RO1 launched?
RB16-900 launched in 2011. RO1 launched in 2024.
How much does RB16-900 cost compared to RO1?
RB16-900 is listed at $35,000. RO1 is listed at $37,000.
How do RB16-900 and RO1 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RB16-900 scores 47/100. 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 RB16-900 compare to RO1?
RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm. RO1 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are RB16-900 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 RB16-900 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
RB16-900 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.