RDT401 vs RoboForm
Side-by-side comparison of RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and RoboForm (Metalcraft Automation Group) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RDT401China
- RoboFormUnited States
Year First Available
- RDT4012012
- RoboForm—
Verified Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
- RoboForm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- RoboFormContact for quote
Availability Status
- RDT401ACTIVE
- RoboFormACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RDT4011 kg
- RoboForm25 kg
Robot Weight
- RDT40185 kg
- RoboForm—
Reach
- RDT401200 mm
- RoboForm—
Degrees of Freedom
- RDT4014
- RoboForm6
Repeatability
- RDT401±0.1 mm
- RoboForm—
Max TCP Speed
- RDT4014 m/s
- RoboForm—
IP Rating (Arm)
- RDT401IP54
- RoboForm—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- RDT401multi shift
- RoboFormcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- RDT401—
- RoboFormYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- RDT40124
- RoboForm—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RDT401—
- RoboFormFanuc Robotics
Programming Languages
- RDT401—
- RoboFormKAREL, TP
Teach Pendant Type
- RDT401—
- RoboFormteach pendant
Offline Programming
- RDT401—
- RoboFormROBOGUIDE
Digital Twin Support
- RDT401—
- RoboFormNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- RDT401none
- RoboFormcommunity
Predictive Maintenance
- RDT401—
- RoboFormthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RDT401—
- RoboFormISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- RDT401none
- RoboFormproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- RDT401external only
- RoboFormexternal only
Electrical Lines
- RDT40110
- RoboForm—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- RoboFormContact for quote
Warranty
- RDT4012 yrs
- RoboForm1 yrs
Service Network
- RDT401regional
- RoboFormregional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 25 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 85 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 200 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 24 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Fanuc Robotics |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KAREL, TP |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | teach pendant |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | ROBOGUIDE |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | community |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing | external only | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | 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, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes RDT401 and RoboForm?
RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. RoboForm is made by Metalcraft Automation Group, based in US.
How do RDT401 and RoboForm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RDT401 scores 97/100. RoboForm scores 48/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are RDT401 and RoboForm 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 RDT401 and RoboForm?
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
RDT401 vs RoboForm 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.