RDT401 vs RoboTronic X500
Side-by-side comparison of RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and RoboTronic X500 (RoboTronic Industries) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RDT401China
- RoboTronic X500—
Year First Available
- RDT4012012
- RoboTronic X5002023
Verified Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
- RoboTronic X5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- RoboTronic X500$15,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- RDT401—
- RoboTronic X5008 hrs
Availability Status
- RDT401ACTIVE
- RoboTronic X500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RDT4011 kg
- RoboTronic X50035 kg
Robot Weight
- RDT40185 kg
- RoboTronic X5000.6 kg
Reach
- RDT401200 mm
- RoboTronic X500585 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- RDT4014
- RoboTronic X5006
Repeatability
- RDT401±0.1 mm
- RoboTronic X500±0.02 mm
Max TCP Speed
- RDT4014 m/s
- RoboTronic X500—
IP Rating (Arm)
- RDT401IP54
- RoboTronic X500—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- RDT401multi shift
- RoboTronic X500—
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- RDT40124
- RoboTronic X500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RDT401—
- RoboTronic X500Fanuc M-20iD/35
Programming Languages
- RDT401—
- RoboTronic X500G-Code
Teach Pendant Type
- RDT401—
- RoboTronic X500no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- RDT401—
- RoboTronic X500Repetier-Host/Cura
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- RDT401none
- RoboTronic X500none
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- RDT401none
- RoboTronic X500—
Internal Cable Routing
- RDT401external only
- RoboTronic X500—
Electrical Lines
- RDT40110
- RoboTronic X500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- RoboTronic X500$15,000
Warranty
- RDT4012 yrs
- RoboTronic X5002 yrs
Service Network
- RDT401regional
- RoboTronic X500—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | 2023 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $15,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 8 hrs |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 35 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 85 kg | 0.6 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 200 mm | 585 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 24 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Fanuc M-20iD/35 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | G-Code |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Repetier-Host/Cura |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | none | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $15,000 |
| Warranty | 2 yrs | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes RDT401 and RoboTronic X500?
RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. RoboTronic X500 is made by RoboTronic Industries.
When were RDT401 and RoboTronic X500 launched?
RDT401 launched in 2012. RoboTronic X500 launched in 2023.
How much does RDT401 cost compared to RoboTronic X500?
RDT401 is listed at $20,000. RoboTronic X500 is listed at $15,000.
How do RDT401 and RoboTronic X500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RDT401 scores 97/100. RoboTronic X500 scores 94/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of RDT401 compare to RoboTronic X500?
RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm. RoboTronic X500 has a reach of 585 mm.
Are RDT401 and RoboTronic X500 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 RoboTronic X500?
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 RoboTronic X500 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.