Industrial robot arm pricing is primarily driven by payload capacity, reach, speed, and brand. Chinese manufacturers like Estun, STEP, and EFORT offer significant cost advantages.
| Tier | Price Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop/Light | $5,000 - $15,000 | Education, prototyping, light tasks |
| Standard Industrial | $15,000 - $40,000 | CNC machine tending, welding, assembly |
| Heavy-Duty | $40,000 - $120,000 | Automotive, heavy manufacturing |
Best For
Education, prototyping, light tasks
Key Features
1-3kg payload, 300-600mm reach, Desktop mounting, Educational/light production
Typical Brands
Elephant Robotics, DOBOT, MyCobot
Best For
CNC machine tending, welding, assembly
Key Features
6-20kg payload, 900-1800mm reach, ±0.05mm repeatability, IP54+ protection
Typical Brands
Estun, STEP, EFORT, GSK
Best For
Automotive, heavy manufacturing
Key Features
50-300kg payload, 2000-3000mm reach, High-speed motion, Foundry/automotive grade
Typical Brands
Estun, Siasun, EFORT
Each additional kg of payload increases cost due to stronger actuators and structure.
Longer arms require more material and more powerful motors.
Faster cycle times require higher-performance servo drives.
Higher ingress protection (IP67) for harsh environments adds significant cost.
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