RB16-900 vs Spark
Side-by-side comparison of RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) and Spark (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
- SparkUnited States
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Year First Available
- RB16-9002011
- Spark—
Verified Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- Spark$29,500
Availability Status
- RB16-900ACTIVE
- SparkACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- RB16-900900 mm
- Spark900 mm
Repeatability
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
- Spark±0.025 mm
Payload
- RB16-90016 kg
- Spark7 kg
IP Rating
- RB16-900IP66
- SparkIP69K
Degrees of Freedom
- RB16-9006
- Spark6
Max TCP Speed
- RB16-900—
- Spark4 m/s
Robot Weight
- RB16-90032 kg
- Spark79 kg
Mounting Options
- RB16-900—
- Sparkfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
- SparkISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- RB16-900none
- Sparknone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- RB16-9001 hrs
- Spark—
No-Code Capable
- RB16-900—
- SparkYes
Offline Programming
- RB16-900—
- SparkNo
Programming Interface
- RB16-900teach_pendant
- Sparkno-code app
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- Spark—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- RB16-900Yes
- SparkNo
Fieldbus Protocols
- RB16-900—
- SparkEthernet/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- Spark$29,500
Warranty
- RB16-9000 yrs
- Spark—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $29,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 900 mm | 900 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP69K |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 32 kg | 79 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no-code app |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Ethernet/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $29,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 0 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes RB16-900 and Spark?
RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does RB16-900 cost compared to Spark?
RB16-900 is listed at $35,000. Spark is listed at $29,500.
How do RB16-900 and Spark compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RB16-900 scores 47/100. Spark 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 Spark?
RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm. Spark has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are RB16-900 and Spark 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 Spark?
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 Spark 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.