Explorer vs KR 8 R2010-2

Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and KR 8 R2010-2 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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ExplorerAA

KR 8 R2010-2A

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
KR 8 R2010-2Germany

Year First Available

Explorer2009
KR 8 R2010-2—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
KR 8 R2010-20 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
KR 8 R2010-2ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

Explorer20 kg
KR 8 R2010-28 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2IP65

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
KR 8 R2010-22,013 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-26

Repeatability

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2±0.04 mm

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
KR 8 R2010-2260 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2IP65

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2continuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2Yes

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
KR 8 R2010-2KUKA KR C4 Controller

Programming Languages

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2KRL

Teach Pendant Type

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2wired touch

Offline Programming

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2KUKA.OfficeLite / KUKA.Sim

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2vendor supported

IoT / Cloud Platform

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2KUKA Connect

Predictive Maintenance

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2ml based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2ISO 9409-1

Tool Changer (ISO)

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2none

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2through arm and wrist

Commercial

Service Network

Explorer—
KR 8 R2010-2global

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	KR 8 R2010-2industrial-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
Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	8 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ)	—	IP65
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,013 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.04 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	260 kg
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	—	IP65
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	KUKA KR C4 Controller
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KRL
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	wired touch
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	KUKA.OfficeLite / KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support (values differ)	—	vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	—	KUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance (values differ)	—	ml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ)	—	none
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, 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 8 R2010-2
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

Explorer, KR 8 R2010-2 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 8 R2010-2?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. KR 8 R2010-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Explorer and KR 8 R2010-2 compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 8 R2010-2 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 8 R2010-2?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR 8 R2010-2 has a reach of 2013 mm.

Are Explorer and KR 8 R2010-2 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 8 R2010-2?

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 8 R2010-2 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.