Spark vs FreeMove
Side-by-side comparison of Spark (Standard Bots) and FreeMove (Veo Robotics, Inc.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Manufacturing buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SparkUnited States
.webp)
- FreeMoveUnited States
Year First Available
- Spark—
- FreeMove2016
Verified Deployments
- Spark0 Deployments
- FreeMove0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Spark$29,500 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
Availability Status
- SparkACTIVE
- FreeMoveACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Spark900 mm
- FreeMove—
Repeatability
- Spark±0.025 mm
- FreeMove—
Payload
- Spark7 kg
- FreeMove—
IP Rating
- SparkIP69K
- FreeMove—
Degrees of Freedom
- Spark6
- FreeMove—
Max TCP Speed
- Spark4 m/s
- FreeMove—
Robot Weight
- Spark79 kg
- FreeMove—
Mounting Options
- Sparkfloor
- FreeMove—
Safety
Safety Rating
- SparkISO/TS 15066
- FreeMoveISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218
Force/Torque Sensing
- Sparknone
- FreeMovenone
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- SparkYes
- FreeMove—
Offline Programming
- SparkNo
- FreeMove—
Programming Interface
- Sparkno-code app
- FreeMoveFreeMove Studio
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- SparkNo
- FreeMove—
Fieldbus Protocols
- SparkEthernet/IP
- FreeMove—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Spark$29,500 USD
- FreeMove$45,000–$125,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | United States | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2016 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $29,500 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.025 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 7 kg | — |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP69K | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 79 kg | — |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 13849 PL=d, structure category 3; ISO/TS 15066; ISO 10218 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | no-code app | FreeMove Studio |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | No | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet/IP | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $29,500 USD | $45,000–$125,000 USD |
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, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Spark and FreeMove?
Spark is made by Standard Bots, based in US. FreeMove is made by Veo Robotics, Inc., based in US.
How do Spark and FreeMove compare on the Robo Index?
Spark scores 70/100. FreeMove scores 71/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Spark and FreeMove 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 Spark and FreeMove?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings
6 min readCollaborative Robots
Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Running a Cobot Pilot in a Manual Production Line
9 min readCollaborative Robots
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
About this comparison
Spark vs FreeMove 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 Robo Index is calculated.