Degrees of Freedom (DOF) | Industrial automation, precision tasks vs educational projects | Industry: 3 DOF (ISO 9001) Base: 4 DOF▲ (ISO 9001) Advanced: 6 DOF▲▲ (ISO 9001) | Enables complex movements (e.g., assembly line tasks) Base: ▲ adds wrist rotation | Higher DOF increases cost and assembly complexity Advanced: ▲▲ requires advanced programming |
Servo Motor Torque | Heavy lifting applications | Industry: 12kg/cm (ASTM D543) Base: 15kg/cm▲ (ASTM D543) Advanced: 20kg/cm▲▲ (ASTM D543) | Lifts heavier payloads (up to 2kg for Advanced) Base: ▲ improves grip strength | Increased weight and power consumption Advanced: ▲▲ needs larger batteries |
Battery Life | Long operational sessions | Industry: 2 hours (IEC 60086) Base: 3 hours▲ (IEC 60086) Advanced: 5 hours▲▲ (IEC 60086) | Extended runtime for fieldwork (e.g., outdoor robotics) Base: ▲ reduces downtime | Larger batteries add weight Advanced: ▲▲ requires recharging every 5h |
Controller Compatibility | Programmer-friendly projects | Industry: Proprietary▲ Base: Arduino▲▲ (Arduino UNO R3) Advanced: Arduino + Bluetooth▲▲▲ (Bluetooth 5.0) | Open-source flexibility (Base) Advanced: ▲▲▲ enables wireless control | Learning curve for advanced features Proprietary: Limited customization |
Certifications | Compliance-critical environments | Industry: CE▲ Base: CE + RoHS▲▲ Advanced: CE + RoHS + IP67▲▲▲ (IP67 tested) | Advanced: ▲▲▲ withstands water/dust ingress for industrial use | Higher cost for advanced certifications Base: ▲ meets basic safety standards |
Mobility | Outdoor or rough terrain use | Industry: Stationary▲ Base: 2WD▲▲ (ISO 10497) Advanced: 4WD with tracks▲▲▲ (ISO 10497) | Advanced: ▲▲▲ navigates uneven terrain (e.g., construction sites) Base: ▲ moves on flat surfaces | Increased mechanical complexity Advanced: ▲▲▲ requires frequent maintenance |