Explorer vs KR QUANTEC

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

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ExplorerAA

KR QUANTECA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

ExplorerUnited Kingdom
KR QUANTECGermany

Year First Available

Explorer2009
KR QUANTEC—

Verified Deployments

Explorer0 Deployments
KR QUANTEC0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

ExplorerContact for quote
KR QUANTEC$80,000–$100,000 USD

Availability Status

ExplorerACTIVE
KR QUANTECACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

Explorer—
KR QUANTEC±0.05 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

Explorer—
KR QUANTECIP 65, IP 67

Reach

Explorer2,500 mm
KR QUANTEC2,701 mm

Payload

Explorer20 kg
KR QUANTEC120 kg

Degrees of Freedom

Explorer—
KR QUANTEC6

Robot Weight

Explorer18.6 kg
KR QUANTEC1,150 kg

Performance

Duty Cycle

Explorer—
KR QUANTECcontinuous 24 7

Safety

Safety Category

Explorer—
KR QUANTECCat.3 PLd

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

ExplorerControl and simulation unit
KR QUANTECKR C5

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

Explorer—
KR QUANTECthrough arm

Commercial

Price (USD)

ExplorerContact for quote
KR QUANTEC$80,000–$100,000 USD

Service Network

Explorer—
KR QUANTECglobal

	Explorerindustrial-armOC Robotics AARobo Index	KR QUANTECindustrial-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	$80,000–$100,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	—	IP 65, IP 67
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	2,500 mm	2,701 mm
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	120 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	6
Robot Weight (values differ)	18.6 kg	1,150 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	—	continuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category (values differ)	—	Cat.3 PLd
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	Control and simulation unit	KR C5
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$80,000–$100,000 USD
Service Network (values differ)	—	global

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, Vibration Damping, 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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, 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 QUANTEC
Investment	No price	$90,000
Payback period	—	21.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$160,000
ROI (5 yr)	—	+178%

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 QUANTEC?

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

How do Explorer and KR QUANTEC compare on the Robo Index?

Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR QUANTEC 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 QUANTEC?

Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR QUANTEC has a reach of 3195 mm.

Are Explorer and KR QUANTEC 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 QUANTEC?

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 QUANTEC 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.