M1013 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300
Side-by-side comparison of M1013 (Doosan Robotics Inc.) and LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- M1013South Korea
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Germany
Year First Available
- M10132015
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Verified Deployments
- M10130 Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
Availability Status
- M1013ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- M10131,300 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
Repeatability
- M1013±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
Payload
- M101310 kg
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
IP Rating
- M1013IP54
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- M10136
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
Max TCP Speed
- M10131.5 m/s
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Robot Weight
- M1013—
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
Mounting Options
- M1013floor, ceiling, wall
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- M1013Cat4 PLe
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- M1013joint level all
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
Power/Force Limiting
- M10130.2 N
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Duty Cycle
- M101324 7 continuous
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- M10131 hrs
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- M1013Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
Offline Programming
- M1013Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
Programming Interface
- M1013teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- M1013iso 9283
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Tool Changer Support
- M1013manual
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Integrated F/T Sensor
- M1013Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Wrist Power Supply
- M101324V DC + 6 bar pneumatic
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- M1013Python, C++, .NET
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
ROS Compatible
- M1013Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Fieldbus Protocols
- M1013EtherCAT, Profinet
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Digital Twin Support
- M1013Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- M1013$42,000 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
CaaS / Month
- M1013—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
Warranty
- M10132 yrs
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Lead Time
- M10134 wks
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $30,332 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 1,300 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 6 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.5 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 46.3 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat4 PLe | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Power/Force Limiting (values differ) | 0.2 N | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 1 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, hand_guiding |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | manual | — |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | 24V DC + 6 bar pneumatic | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | Python, C++, .NET | — |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $42,000 USD | $30,332 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 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), Safety I/O Pairs, Time to Redeploy, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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Frequently asked
Who makes M1013 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
M1013 is made by Doosan Robotics Inc., based in KR. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does M1013 cost compared to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
M1013 is listed at $42,000. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332.
How do M1013 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 compare on the Robo Index?
M1013 scores 41/100. LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of M1013 compare to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
M1013 has a reach of 1300 mm. LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are M1013 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 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 M1013 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
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
M1013 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300 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 Index is calculated.