RDT401 vs X-Arm 6
Side-by-side comparison of RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) and X-Arm 6 (UFACTORY) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- RDT401China
- X-Arm 6China
Year First Available
- RDT4012012
- X-Arm 6—
Verified Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
- X-Arm 60 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- X-Arm 6$9,500
Availability Status
- RDT401ACTIVE
- X-Arm 6ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RDT4011 kg
- X-Arm 63 kg
Reach
- RDT401200 mm
- X-Arm 6700 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- RDT4014
- X-Arm 67
Repeatability
- RDT401±0.1 mm
- X-Arm 6±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- RDT4014 m/s
- X-Arm 61 m/s
Robot Weight
- RDT40185 kg
- X-Arm 611.2 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- RDT401IP54
- X-Arm 6—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- RDT401multi shift
- X-Arm 6continuous 24 7
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- RDT40124
- X-Arm 6—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6AC Control Box / DC Control Box
Programming Languages
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6Python, C++
Teach Pendant Type
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6UFACTORY Studio
Digital Twin Support
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- RDT401none
- X-Arm 6vendor supported
Predictive Maintenance
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 6ISO 9409-1-50
Tool Changer (ISO)
- RDT401none
- X-Arm 6—
Internal Cable Routing
- RDT401external only
- X-Arm 6through arm and wrist
Electrical Lines
- RDT40110
- X-Arm 6—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RDT401$20,000
- X-Arm 6$9,500
Warranty
- RDT4012 yrs
- X-Arm 61 yrs
Service Network
- RDT401regional
- X-Arm 6regional
Expected Service Life
- RDT401—
- X-Arm 63 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2012 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $9,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 1 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 200 mm | 700 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | 1 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 85 kg | 11.2 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 24 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | AC Control Box / DC Control Box |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | UFACTORY Studio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | none | vendor supported |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1-50 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | external only | through arm and wrist |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 10 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000 | $9,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network | regional | regional |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 3 yrs |
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, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes RDT401 and X-Arm 6?
RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN. X-Arm 6 is made by UFACTORY, based in CN.
How much does RDT401 cost compared to X-Arm 6?
RDT401 is listed at $20,000. X-Arm 6 is listed at $9,500.
How do RDT401 and X-Arm 6 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
RDT401 scores 97/100. X-Arm 6 scores 80/100. 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 X-Arm 6?
RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm. X-Arm 6 has a reach of 700 mm.
Are RDT401 and X-Arm 6 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 X-Arm 6?
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 X-Arm 6 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.