AR1440 vs KR AGILUS sixx

Side-by-side comparison of AR1440 (Yaskawa) and KR AGILUS sixx (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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AR1440A

KR AGILUS sixxAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

AR1440Japan
KR AGILUS sixxGermany

Year First Available

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixx2020

Verified Deployments

AR14400 Deployments
KR AGILUS sixx0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

AR1440ACTIVE
KR AGILUS sixxACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixx10 kg

Reach

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixx1,100 mm

Degrees of Freedom

AR14406
KR AGILUS sixx6

Repeatability

AR1440±0.08 mm
KR AGILUS sixx±0.03 mm

Performance

MTBF

AR144028 hrs
KR AGILUS sixx—

Duty Cycle

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxcontinuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

AR1440YRC1000
KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Controller

Programming Languages

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxKRL

Teach Pendant Type

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxwired touch

Offline Programming

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxKUKA.Sim

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Connect

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxthrough arm

Pneumatic Lines

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixx2

Commercial

Warranty

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixx3 yrs

Service Network

AR1440—
KR AGILUS sixxglobal

	AR1440industrial-armYaskawa ARobo Index	KR AGILUS sixxindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Japan	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2020
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	—	10 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	1,100 mm
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.08 mm	±0.03 mm
Performance
MTBF (values differ)	28 hrs	—
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	YRC1000	KUKA Controller
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KRL
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	wired touch
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	—	KUKA Connect
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	—	2
Commercial
Warranty (values differ)	—	3 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	—	global

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	AR1440	KR AGILUS sixx
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

AR1440, KR AGILUS sixx have no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes AR1440 and KR AGILUS sixx?

AR1440 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. KR AGILUS sixx is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do AR1440 and KR AGILUS sixx compare on the Robo Index?

AR1440 grades A on the Robo Index. KR AGILUS sixx grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of AR1440 compare to KR AGILUS sixx?

AR1440 has a reach of 1440 mm. KR AGILUS sixx has a reach of 1100 mm.

Are AR1440 and KR AGILUS sixx in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between AR1440 and KR AGILUS sixx?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.

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AR1440 vs KR AGILUS sixx compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.