Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer vs WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer (Vention) and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot (AE Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerUnited States
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotChina
Verified Deployments
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer0 Deployments
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer$118,156
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400
Availability Status
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerACTIVE
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer30 kg
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot20 kg
Reach
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1,600 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot6
Repeatability
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot±0.04 mm
Robot Weight
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot260 kg
Mounting Options
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotfloor
IP Rating
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotIP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerISO 27001 & NIST
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Force/Torque Sensing
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizernone
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerYes
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Offline Programming
- Rapid Series Cobot PalletizerNo
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot—
Programming Interface
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizerintuitive software
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robotteach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing RobotEtherCAT
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer$118,156
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot$4,400
Warranty
- Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer—
- WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot1 yrs
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $118,156 | $4,400 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 30 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 1,600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.04 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 260 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO 27001 & NIST | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | intuitive software | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | EtherCAT |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $118,156 | $4,400 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, 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, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer is made by Vention, based in US. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot is made by AE Robotics Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How much does Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer cost compared to WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot?
Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer is listed at $118,156. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot is listed at $4,400.
How do Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer scores 35/100. WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot scores 54/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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 Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer and WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing 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: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
Rapid Series Cobot Palletizer vs WAEB-20 Collaborative Palletizing Robot 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.