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Testing methodology
Every recommendation on AutomationReviewed follows the same process, so you can compare pages with confidence.
Datasheet first
Every comparison uses the published datasheet figures for payload, reach, repeatability and ratings, with the source linked.
A clear verdict
Each guide says who the equipment suits, who should look elsewhere, and what to check before you buy.
No paid placements
Brands cannot buy a review or a spot on a list. Partner codes save you money; they never decide what we recommend.
Kept current
Prices are dated, codes are updated across the site at once, and pages are revised when a product, standard or rule changes.
Where our facts come from
We use manufacturers' published datasheets (payload, reach, repeatability, I/O, protocols, IP ratings), ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066 for robot safety, IEC 61131-3 for PLC programming, and published guidance from OSHA and A3 (the Association for Advancing Automation).
What we check, by product type
| Robots | Payload, reach, repeatability, axes, speed, safety functions, programming method and ecosystem. |
|---|---|
| Controllers | I/O count and expansion, supported protocols, programming languages, memory and HMI options. |
| Sensors & vision | Sensing range, accuracy, IP rating, output type, mounting and software. |
| Motion | Torque and speed, feedback type, drive compatibility, duty cycle and tuning tools. |
| Safety | Performance level and SIL ratings, standard compliance, response time and integration. |
Hands-on testing versus research
A review carries a "Hands-on tested" badge only when our team has used the product, and it lists the date and what we did. Every other page is built from published specs, governing-body rules, the brand's own documentation and owner feedback, and says so. Comparisons are research-based unless marked otherwise.
Prices and codes
Prices come from each brand's own store and are dated on every review. Reader codes come directly from the brands we partner with. When a brand changes an offer, we update the code everywhere it appears on the site at once.
Corrections
If you spot something out of date, email info@automationreviewed.com and we'll check it and fix it.