Explorer vs KR CYBERTECH ARC

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

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ExplorerAA

KR CYBERTECH ARCA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
KR CYBERTECH ARCGermany

Year First Available

Explorer2009
KR CYBERTECH ARC—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
KR CYBERTECH ARC0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ExplorerContact for quote
KR CYBERTECH ARC$45,000–$80,000 USD

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
KR CYBERTECH ARCACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
KR CYBERTECH ARCIP 54

Payload

Explorer20 kg
KR CYBERTECH ARC8 kg

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
KR CYBERTECH ARC2,010 mm

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
KR CYBERTECH ARC6

Repeatability

Explorer—
KR CYBERTECH ARC±0.04 mm

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
KR CYBERTECH ARC—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
KR CYBERTECH ARCKR C5

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

Explorer—
KR CYBERTECH ARCHollow Wrist

Commercial

Price (USD)

ExplorerContact for quote
KR CYBERTECH ARC$45,000–$80,000 USD

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	KR CYBERTECH ARCindustrial-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
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$45,000–$80,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	—	IP 54
Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ)	20 kg	8 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,010 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.04 mm
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	KR C5
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	Hollow Wrist
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$45,000–$80,000 USD

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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, 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, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	Explorer	KR CYBERTECH ARC
Investment	No price	$62,500
Payback period	—	15.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$187,500
ROI (5 yr)	—	+300%

Explorer 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 Explorer and KR CYBERTECH ARC?

Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. KR CYBERTECH ARC is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do Explorer and KR CYBERTECH ARC compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR CYBERTECH ARC 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 CYBERTECH ARC?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR CYBERTECH ARC has a reach of 2010 mm.

Are Explorer and KR CYBERTECH ARC 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 CYBERTECH ARC?

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

Explorer vs KR CYBERTECH ARC 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.