A0509s vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of A0509s (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- A0509sSouth Korea
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Year First Available
- A0509s2015
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Verified Deployments
- A0509s0 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
Availability Status
- A0509sACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- A0509s5 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
Robot Weight
- A0509s21 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Max TCP Speed
- A0509s1 m/s
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Reach
- A0509s900 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- A0509s6
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Repeatability
- A0509s±0.03 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
Mounting Options
- A0509sfloor, ceiling, wall
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
IP Rating
- A0509sIP54
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- A0509sA+ Sécurité
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- A0509snone
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- A0509s1 hrs
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- A0509s—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- A0509s—
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- A0509sDART platform
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- A0509sYes
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Fieldbus Protocols
- A0509sEtherCAT, Profinet
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- A0509s$22,500–$25,700 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month
- A0509s—
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- A0509s2 yrs
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
Lead Time
- A0509s4 wks
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | South Korea | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $31,099 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | 8 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 21 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 1 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 930 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | All directions |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | A+ Sécurité | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | DART platform | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,500–$25,700 USD | $31,099 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | A0509s | LBR iisy 8 R930 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $24,100 | $31,099 |
| Payback period | 5.8 mo | 7.5 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,900 | $218,901 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +937% | +704% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes A0509s and LBR iisy 8 R930?
A0509s is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do A0509s and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Score?
A0509s scores 65.7 on the Robo Score. LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 65.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of A0509s compare to LBR iisy 8 R930?
A0509s has a reach of 900 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are A0509s and LBR iisy 8 R930 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between A0509s and LBR iisy 8 R930?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
A0509s vs LBR iisy 8 R930 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.