RB16-900 vs WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of RB16-900 (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RB16-900South Korea
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotChina
Year First Available
- RB16-9002011
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- RB16-9000 Deployments
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400
Availability Status
- RB16-900ACTIVE
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- RB16-900900 mm
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1,600 mm
Repeatability
- RB16-900±0.05 mm
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot±0.04 mm
Payload
- RB16-90016 kg
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot20 kg
IP Rating
- RB16-900IP66
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- RB16-9006
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot6
Robot Weight
- RB16-90032 kg
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot260 kg
Mounting Options
- RB16-900—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotfloor
Safety
Safety Rating
- RB16-900ISO/TS 15066
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Force/Torque Sensing
- RB16-900none
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- RB16-9001 hrs
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Programming Interface
- RB16-900teach_pendant
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotteach_pendant
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RB16-900EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- RB16-900Yes
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Fieldbus Protocols
- RB16-900—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RB16-900$35,000
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400
Warranty
- RB16-9000 yrs
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2011 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $4,400 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 20 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 32 kg | 260 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | EN ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $35,000 | $4,400 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 0 yrs | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, 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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
RB16-900 is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does RB16-900 cost compared to WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
RB16-900 is listed at $35,000. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot is listed at $4,400.
How do RB16-900 and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RB16-900 scores 47/100. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot scores 54/100. 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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
RB16-900 has a reach of 900 mm. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot has a reach of 1600 mm.
Are RB16-900 and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
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 WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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.