EMMA vs KR 120 R3900-2 K

Side-by-side comparison of EMMA (Temple Allen Industries) and KR 120 R3900-2 K (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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EMMABBB

KR 120 R3900-2 KAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 KGermany

Year First Available

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K2015

Verified Deployments

EMMA0 Deployments
KR 120 R3900-2 K0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

EMMAContact for quote
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Availability Status

EMMAACTIVE
KR 120 R3900-2 KACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K146 kg

Reach

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K3,904 mm

Degrees of Freedom

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K6

Repeatability

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K±0.04 mm

Robot Weight

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K42 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 KIP67

Performance

Duty Cycle

EMMAnot specified
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Vibration Damping

EMMAactive model based
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Safety

Safety Category

EMMAother
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 KKR C5, KR C5 micro

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

EMMAnone
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Predictive Maintenance

EMMAml based
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

EMMAother
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Tool Changer (ISO)

EMMAother
KR 120 R3900-2 K—

Commercial

Price (USD)

EMMAContact for quote
KR 120 R3900-2 K$19,000–$84,900 USD

Warranty

EMMA—
KR 120 R3900-2 K2 yrs

Service Network

EMMAsparse
KR 120 R3900-2 Kglobal

	EMMAindustrial-armTemple Allen Industries BBBRobo Index	KR 120 R3900-2 Kindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	—	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2015
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	—	146 kg
Reach (values differ)	—	3,904 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.04 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	42 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	—	IP65
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	not specified	—
Vibration Damping (values differ)	active model based	—
Safety
Safety Category (values differ)	other	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	—	KR C5, KR C5 micro
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	none	—
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	ml based	—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	other	—
Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ)	other	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$19,000–$84,900 USD
Warranty (values differ)	—	2 yrs
Service Network (values differ)	sparse	global

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, 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	EMMA	KR 120 R3900-2 K
Investment	No price	$51,950
Payback period	—	12.5 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$198,050
ROI (5 yr)	—	+381%

EMMA has 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 EMMA and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

EMMA is made by Temple Allen Industries. KR 120 R3900-2 K is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do EMMA and KR 120 R3900-2 K compare on the Robo Index?

EMMA grades BBB on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3900-2 K grades AAA. 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.

Are EMMA and KR 120 R3900-2 K 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 EMMA and KR 120 R3900-2 K?

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

EMMA vs KR 120 R3900-2 K 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.