Dobot HexplorervsOmron MD-900
For high-volume pallet transport in automotive assembly lines (sub-10 m² footprint, <2 m/s speed constraint), MD-900 is easier to deploy today — Hexplorer is the longer bet on capability.
Hexplorer
0 wins
MD-900
2 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 62Deployment readiness88
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 81Price accessibility23
- 45ROI clarity75
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 35Labor replacement78
- 10 kg (rated), 15 kg (max)Payload900 kg
- 1.8 m/s max walking speedSpeed1.8 m/s
- 504 Wh battery; 2.5 h runtimeBattery8 hours (5%–95% charge in <30 minutes)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 72Environment fit82
- 78Future potential72
- Standing: 86.3 × 47 × 48 cm; Folded: 73.4 × 47 × 24.6 cmFootprint944 mm (W) x 1194 mm (L) x 320 mm (H)
Hexplorer · Best for
Utility tunnel and underground infrastructure inspection with 10 kg sensor payload
MD-900 · Best for
High-volume pallet transport in automotive assembly lines (sub-10 m² footprint, <2 m/s speed constraint)
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose MD-900. If the goal is to be ready when Hexplorer's capabilities mature, track it.