BarrettHand™ BH8-282 vs KR 50 R2100-2 D01
Side-by-side comparison of BarrettHand™ BH8-282 (Barrett Technology) and KR 50 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282United States
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01Germany
Verified Deployments
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2820 Deployments
- KR 50 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282ACTIVE
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2826 kg
- KR 50 R2100-2 D0150 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
Reach
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D012,100 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2828
- KR 50 R2100-2 D016
Repeatability
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 kg
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01533 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282not specified
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA KR C4 Controller
Programming Languages
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282C++, Python
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KRL
Teach Pendant Type
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01wired button
Offline Programming
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282vendor supported
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282—
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282proprietary
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
Internal Cable Routing
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282through arm and wrist
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
Commercial
Warranty
- BarrettHand™ BH8-2821 yrs
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
Service Network
- BarrettHand™ BH8-282global
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01global
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 50 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP65/IP67 |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,100 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 8 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 1 kg | 533 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP65/IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | KUKA KR C4 Controller |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | C++, Python | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | KUKA.Sim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | proprietary | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | — |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and KR 50 R2100-2 D01?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 is made by Barrett Technology, based in US. KR 50 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and KR 50 R2100-2 D01 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 scores 49/100. KR 50 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and KR 50 R2100-2 D01 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 BarrettHand™ BH8-282 and KR 50 R2100-2 D01?
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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About this comparison
BarrettHand™ BH8-282 vs KR 50 R2100-2 D01 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.