Franka SPARK vs KR 1240
Side-by-side comparison of Franka SPARK (Franka Robotics GmbH) and KR 1240 (Kassow Robots ApS) — specs, pricing, Robolist Trust Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
 Franka SPARKcobotFranka Robotics GmbH—Trust Score |  KR 1240cobotKassow Robots ApS—Trust Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | DK |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | 2026 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | US$18,500 | — |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 3 kg | 18 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 855 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 7 | 7 |
| Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.5 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 38 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | — | floor, mobile |
| IP Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, code_ros, no_code_gui | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | — | Profinet |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $18,500 | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, No-Code Capable, Offline Programming, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, Lead Time
About this comparison
Franka SPARK vs KR 1240 compares two robots in the cobot category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robolist Trust Score is calculated.