Armar 6 vs KW1012B-2010
Side-by-side comparison of Armar 6 (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and KW1012B-2010 (Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Armar 6Germany
- KW1012B-2010China
Year First Available
- Armar 62017
- KW1012B-2010—
Verified Deployments
- Armar 60 Deployments
- KW1012B-20100 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Armar 6$87
- KW1012B-2010$8,500–$22,000
Battery / Shift Runtime
- Armar 62.5 hrs
- KW1012B-2010—
Availability Status
- Armar 6ACTIVE
- KW1012B-2010ACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2017 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $87 | $8,500–$22,000 |
| Battery / Shift Runtime (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 2.5 hrs | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes Armar 6 and KW1012B-2010?
Armar 6 is made by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, based in DE. KW1012B-2010 is made by Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do Armar 6 and KW1012B-2010 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Armar 6 scores 22/100. KW1012B-2010 scores 37/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Armar 6 and KW1012B-2010 comparable?
Armar 6 is categorized as Humanoid; KW1012B-2010 as Industrial Arm. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Humanoid And Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Humanoid And Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Armar 6 and KW1012B-2010?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
Humanoid TCO: Hardware, Cloud Subscriptions, and the Cost of Teleop Time
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Vendor Selection for Humanoids: The 10 Questions You Must Ask
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Running a Humanoid Pilot: Scope, Success Criteria, and Exit Options
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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
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About this comparison
Armar 6 vs KW1012B-2010 compares two robots in the humanoid and industrial-arm categories. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Product Score is calculated.