Explorer vs KR 360 R2800-2

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and KR 360 R2800-2 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

KR 360 R2800-2A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
KR 360 R2800-2Germany

Year First Available

Explorer2009
KR 360 R2800-2—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
KR 360 R2800-20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
KR 360 R2800-2ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
KR 360 R2800-22,800 mm

Repeatability

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2±0.08 mm

Payload

Explorer20 kg
KR 360 R2800-2360 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2IP65

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-26

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
KR 360 R2800-21,660 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2IP65/IP67

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2continuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2Yes

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
KR 360 R2800-2KR C5

Programming Languages

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2KRL

Teach Pendant Type

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2smart pad

Offline Programming

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2KUKA.Sim

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2community

IoT / Cloud Platform

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2KUKA Connect

Predictive Maintenance

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2threshold based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2ISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2through arm and wrist

Commercial

Service Network

Explorer—
KR 360 R2800-2global

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	KR 360 R2800-2industrial-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
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,800 mm
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	±0.08 mm
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	360 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP65
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	1,660 kg
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP65/IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety (values differ)	—	Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	KR C5
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KRL
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	smart pad
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	community
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	—	KUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm and wrist
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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	Explorer	KR 360 R2800-2
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Explorer, KR 360 R2800-2 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes Explorer and KR 360 R2800-2?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. KR 360 R2800-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Explorer and KR 360 R2800-2 compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 360 R2800-2 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 360 R2800-2?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR 360 R2800-2 has a reach of 2800 mm.

Are Explorer and KR 360 R2800-2 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 360 R2800-2?

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 360 R2800-2 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.