SR vs Table-top Robot
Side-by-side comparison of SR (DAIHEN) and Table-top Robot (IAI) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- SRJapan
- Table-top RobotJapan
Year First Available
- SR1983
- Table-top Robot—
Verified Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
- Table-top Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- SRACTIVE
- Table-top RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- SR—
- Table-top Robot30 kg
Robot Weight
- SR—
- Table-top Robot25 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- SR6
- Table-top Robot4
Performance
Duty Cycle
- SR—
- Table-top Robotnot specified
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
- Table-top RobotIntegrated (built-in control system)
Programming Languages
- SR—
- Table-top RobotSEL
Teach Pendant Type
- SRwired button
- Table-top Robotwired button
Offline Programming
- SR—
- Table-top RobotSEL program generator
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- SR—
- Table-top Robotnone
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- SR—
- Table-top Robotexternal only
Commercial
Service Network
- SRglobal
- Table-top Robotregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 1983 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 30 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 25 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) | Integrated (built-in control system) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | SEL |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired button | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | SEL program generator |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes SR and Table-top Robot?
SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP. Table-top Robot is made by IAI, based in JP.
How do SR and Table-top Robot compare on the Robo Index?
SR scores 74/100. Table-top Robot scores 56/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are SR and Table-top Robot 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 SR and Table-top 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: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
SR vs Table-top Robot 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 Robo Index is calculated.