EWR-DZ18 vs LBR iisy 8 R930
Side-by-side comparison of EWR-DZ18 (Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.) and LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- EWR-DZ18—
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
Verified Deployments
- EWR-DZ180 Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
Availability Status
- EWR-DZ18ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- EWR-DZ18±0.1 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- EWR-DZ18IP54
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
Reach
- EWR-DZ181,100 mm
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
Payload
- EWR-DZ1818 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- EWR-DZ186
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
Max TCP Speed
- EWR-DZ183 m/s
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Robot Weight
- EWR-DZ1858 kg
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
Mounting Options
- EWR-DZ18floor, inverted
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
Safety
Safety Rating
- EWR-DZ18UL
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- EWR-DZ18none
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- EWR-DZ18—
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- EWR-DZ18Yes
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
Offline Programming
- EWR-DZ18No
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
Programming Interface
- EWR-DZ18easy-to-use programming system
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- EWR-DZ18Yes
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
Fieldbus Protocols
- EWR-DZ18TCP/IP, Modbus
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- EWR-DZ18$9,900 USD
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
CaaS / Month
- EWR-DZ18—
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
Warranty
- EWR-DZ181 yrs
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
Lead Time
- EWR-DZ186 wks
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 USD | $31,099 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,100 mm | 930 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 18 kg | 8 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 7 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 3 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 58 kg | 43.2 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, inverted | All directions |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | UL | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | — | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming | No | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | easy-to-use programming system | teach_pendant |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | TCP/IP, Modbus | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $9,900 USD | $31,099 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 6 wks | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes EWR-DZ18 and LBR iisy 8 R930?
EWR-DZ18 is made by Jiangsu Novotech Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.. LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does EWR-DZ18 cost compared to LBR iisy 8 R930?
EWR-DZ18 is listed at $9,900. LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099.
How do EWR-DZ18 and LBR iisy 8 R930 compare on the Robo Index?
EWR-DZ18 scores 84/100. LBR iisy 8 R930 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 EWR-DZ18 compare to LBR iisy 8 R930?
EWR-DZ18 has a reach of 1889 mm. LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm.
Are EWR-DZ18 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 EWR-DZ18 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
EWR-DZ18 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 Index is calculated.