Explorer vs KR 10 R1100-2 HO

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and KR 10 R1100-2 HO (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

KR 10 R1100-2 HOA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
KR 10 R1100-2 HOGermany

Year First Available

Explorer2009
KR 10 R1100-2 HO—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
KR 10 R1100-2 HO0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
KR 10 R1100-2 HOACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOIP65/IP67

Payload

Explorer20 kg
KR 10 R1100-2 HO11.1 kg

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
KR 10 R1100-2 HO1,101 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HO6

Repeatability

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HO±0.02 mm

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
KR 10 R1100-2 HO55 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOIP65/IP67

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOcontinuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
KR 10 R1100-2 HOKR C5 micro; KR C4 smallsize-2; KR C4 compact

Programming Languages

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOKRL

Teach Pendant Type

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOsmart pad

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOthrough arm and wrist

Pneumatic Lines

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HO4

Commercial

Service Network

Explorer—
KR 10 R1100-2 HOglobal

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	KR 10 R1100-2 HOindustrial-armKUKA Robotics ARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	United Kingdom	Germany
Year First Available (values differ)	2009	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	IP65/IP67
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	11.1 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	1,101 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.02 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	55 kg
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP65/IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	KR C5 micro; KR C4 smallsize-2; KR C4 compact
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KRL
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	smart pad
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	—	4
Commercial
Service Network (values differ)	—	global

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, 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, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, 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	Explorer	KR 10 R1100-2 HO
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Explorer, KR 10 R1100-2 HO have 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes Explorer and KR 10 R1100-2 HO?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. KR 10 R1100-2 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Explorer and KR 10 R1100-2 HO compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 10 R1100-2 HO grades A. 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.

How does the reach of Explorer compare to KR 10 R1100-2 HO?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR 10 R1100-2 HO has a reach of 1101 mm.

Are Explorer and KR 10 R1100-2 HO 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 Explorer and KR 10 R1100-2 HO?

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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Explorer vs KR 10 R1100-2 HO 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.