Doosan E0509 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 5 kg Cobot
Updated: 2 days ago

The Doosan E0509 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a payload of 5 kg, a reach of 900 mm and ±0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 21,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Doosan Robotics E0509 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with a 5 kg payload, a 900 mm reach and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It is built for food and beverage work such as cooking, frying and drink preparation, with NSF certification and a sealed arm that can be washed down. The arm weighs 22 kg, can be mounted in any orientation and has IP66 protection. It runs on the Doosan Controller with DART Platform, with the Smart Pendant as an option. It is listed from USD 21,000.
Doosan E0509 at a Glance
Payload: 5 kg
Reach: 900 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
Speed: Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed
Weight: 22 kg
Price: from USD 21,000
Doosan E0509 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Doosan E0509.
Specification | Doosan E0509 |
Manufacturer | Doosan Robotics |
Model | E0509 |
Robot type | 6-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 5 kg |
Reach | 900 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Speed | Over 1 m/s max. TCP speed |
Controller | Doosan Controller with DART Platform; Smart Pendant optional |
Interfaces | RS232, RS422, RS485, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP (Master/Slave), Modbus RTU (Master), PROFINET IO (Device), EtherNet/IP (Adapter), FANUC FOCAS, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs |
Certifications | CE, KCs, NRTL, NSF |
Starting price | From USD 21,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Payload 5 kg
Reach 900 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Weight 22 kg
Max. TCP speed over 1 m/s
IP66
Mounting any orientation
Design and Build Quality

The E-SERIES is built for food and beverage work, with NSF certification and a sealed arm that can be washed down. Published build data for the E0509: weight 22 kg; IP66; mounting any orientation.
Programming and Software
Teach Pendant and DART Platform
The E0509 runs on the Doosan Controller with DART Platform; Smart Pendant optional. Programs are built on the teach pendant or on a PC with Doosan's DART Platform software, and positions can be taught by guiding the arm by hand.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are RS232, RS422, RS485, TCP/IP, Modbus TCP (Master/Slave), Modbus RTU (Master), PROFINET IO (Device), EtherNet/IP (Adapter), FANUC FOCAS, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs.
Doosan E0509 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the E0509 are palletizing, welding, machine tending, assembly, polishing and inspection.
Food and Beverage Preparation

The E0509 is built for tasks such as cooking, frying and drink preparation, where the arm works next to staff and has to be cleaned regularly.
Wash-Down Environments
IP66 protection lets the arm be washed down, which suits kitchens and food processing areas.
Packaging and Handling
A 5 kg payload over a 900 mm reach also covers light packing and handling in food production.
Doosan E0509 Price and Value
The Doosan E0509 is listed from USD 21,000 on All Things Cobots. End effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Doosan E0509 vs FAIRINO FR5
The closest FAIRINO model by payload is the FR5.
Doosan E0509 | FAIRINO FR5 | |
Payload | 5 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 900 mm | 922 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Starting price | From USD 21,000 | From USD 7,999 |
Pros and Cons
Pros
5 kg payload with a 900 mm reach
±0.05 mm repeatability
Any orientation mounting
IP66 protection
NSF certification for food and beverage use
Cons
The 5 kg payload includes the gripper and tooling
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Starting price is above the FAIRINO FR5 (from USD 7,999)
Who Should Buy the Doosan E0509?
The Doosan E0509 fits restaurants, food service operators and food producers that need a washable collaborative arm. Buyers focused on price should also compare it with the FAIRINO FR5.
See the full Doosan E0509 product listing on All Things Cobots.
Doosan E0509 FAQ
How much does the Doosan E0509 cost?
The Doosan E0509 is listed from USD 21,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the Doosan E0509?
The E0509 has a payload of 5 kg and a reach of 900 mm.
How accurate is the Doosan E0509?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05 mm.
How many axes does the Doosan E0509 have?
The E0509 has 6 axes.
How is the Doosan E0509 programmed?
It is programmed on the teach pendant or with Doosan's DART Platform software, and positions can be taught by hand guiding.
How much does the Doosan E0509 weigh?
Published weight 22 kg.
What is the IP rating of the Doosan E0509?
Published protection: IP66.
What is the Doosan E0509 used for?
Typical applications are palletizing, welding, machine tending, assembly, polishing and inspection.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.





