Explorer vs KR titan
Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and KR titan (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplorerUnited Kingdom
- KR titanGermany
Year First Available
- Explorer2009
- KR titan—
Verified Deployments
- Explorer0 Deployments
- KR titan0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ExplorerContact for quote
- KR titan$175,000 USD
Availability Status
- ExplorerACTIVE
- KR titanACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Explorer2,500 mm
- KR titan3,601 mm
Repeatability
- Explorer—
- KR titan±0.1 mm
Payload
- Explorer20 kg
- KR titan1,000 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- Explorer—
- KR titanIP 65
Degrees of Freedom
- Explorer—
- KR titan6
Robot Weight
- Explorer18.6 kg
- KR titan4,690 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Explorer—
- KR titancontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- Explorer—
- KR titanactive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- Explorer—
- KR titanCat.4 PLe
Dual Check Safety
- Explorer—
- KR titanYes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ExplorerControl and simulation unit
- KR titanKR C5
Programming Languages
- Explorer—
- KR titanKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- Explorer—
- KR titanwired touch
Offline Programming
- Explorer—
- KR titanSprutCAM X Robot
Digital Twin Support
- Explorer—
- KR titanYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Explorer—
- KR titanvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Explorer—
- KR titanKUKA Connect
Cybersecurity Certs
- Explorer—
- KR titanIEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- Explorer—
- KR titanml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Explorer—
- KR titanISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Explorer—
- KR titanproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- Explorer—
- KR titanthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ExplorerContact for quote
- KR titan$175,000 USD
Service Network
- Explorer—
- KR titanglobal
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $175,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,500 mm | 3,601 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 1,000 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP 65 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 18.6 kg | 4,690 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.4 PLe |
| 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) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | SprutCAM X Robot |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $175,000 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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Explorer | KR titan |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $175,000 |
| Payback period | — | 42.0 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $75,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +43% |
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Explorer and KR titan?
Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. KR titan is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do Explorer and KR titan compare on the Robo Index?
Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. KR titan 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 titan?
Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. KR titan has a reach of 3202 mm.
Are Explorer and KR titan 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 titan?
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 titan 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.