When you're shopping industrial robotics cobots, the first question is rarely about brand-it's about what motion your station actually needs. Do you want a dedicated linear arm that drives screws, or a collaborative arm that can reach into a larger work envelope? These two used packages sit at opposite ends of both price and capability, which is exactly why they make a useful head-to-head.
Quick Verdict
If your workcell is essentially a screwdriving or light linear assembly task, the IAI DSRC arm is the less expensive route at $499.99. If you need a general-purpose collaborative robot with 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach, the Universal Robots UR5 package is the higher-priced, higher-capability option at $12,750-but it is sold for parts or not working, so expect to spend time and money bringing it back to life.
Product Comparison
| | IAI DSRC screwdriver linear arm | Universal Robots UR5 package |
| Price | USD 499.99 | USD 12,750.00 |
| Condition | Good used condition, pulled from working surplus | For parts or not working; untested since removal |
| Movement | 2-axis linear with 8" Z and 4" Y travel | 6-axis collaborative arm |
| Included extras | Yaskawa SGME-01AFNS11 screwdriver servo motor, CAN controllers | Two UR5 systems with controllers, teach pendants, tablet, mobile steel pedestals, end-of-arm tooling, safety scanner |
Where Each Wins
The IAI DSRC arm wins if your process is a single screwdriving or linear pick-and-place station. It is a linear robot already focused on screwdriver motion, so the movement side is aligned with the task you need.
The Universal Robots UR5 package wins if you need a general-purpose collaborative arm and want a broad, multi-purpose foundation. The included hardware-two UR5 systems, controllers, teach pendants, a tablet, mobile pedestals, and end-of-arm tooling-gives you far more flexibility for future process changes.
Product Notes
IAI 2x Axis Screwdriver Linear Robot Arm (DSRC)
Choose this IAI arm when your workcell is built around screwdriving or light linear assembly. It is a two-axis linear robot with 8-inch Z and 4-inch Y travel, and it includes a Yaskawa SGME-01AFNS11 screwdriver servo motor. The actuators have CAN controllers, so you can plan around CAN integration. The main limitation is the missing servo drive for the screwgun motor: the unit is described as needing one before it can drive screws. Because it is a good used surplus pull, budget time to verify the CAN protocol before wiring it into production. If your application fits within those two linear axes, this is a focused, lower-cost way to get robotic screwdriving motion.
Universal Robots UR5 Collaborative Robot Package
The Universal Robots UR5 package is the option to pick when you need more than a single linear station. The UR5 is a six-axis collaborative robot arm with a 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach, and this package includes two UR5 systems, controller components, teach pendants, a controller tablet, mobile steel pedestals, pneumatic end-of-arm case packer tooling, and a safety scanner mounted to the base. That is a large amount of hardware for one purchase. The trade-off is condition: this is a repair project, and the primary unit is untested since removal. Treat it as a rebuild project, not a production-ready robot. If you have in-house controls expertise, the two-arm package offers a strong start for a flexible, multi-purpose cell.
Final Choice by Use Case
Reach for the IAI DSRC arm if you need a dedicated screwdriving axis, you already have a servo drive for the screwgun, and you want to keep the hardware outlay minimal.
Reach for the Universal Robots UR5 package if you need general-purpose collaborative motion and you're prepared to bring a repair project back to operating condition.
