GD5 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300
Side-by-side comparison of GD5 (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) and LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GD5—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Germany
Year First Available
- GD52022
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Verified Deployments
- GD50 Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GD5$3,940 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
Availability Status
- GD5ACTIVE
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GD510 kg
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
Max TCP Speed
- GD50.3 m/s
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Reach
- GD51,200 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GD56
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
Repeatability
- GD5±0.02 mm
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
Robot Weight
- GD54.4 kg
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
Mounting Options
- GD5floor, ceiling
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
IP Rating
- GD5IP20
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
Safety
Safety Rating
- GD5CE, ISO/TS 15066
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- GD5Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- GD52 hrs
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
No-Code Capable
- GD5—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
Offline Programming
- GD5—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
Programming Interface
- GD5drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
Software & Connectivity
ROS Compatible
- GD5Yes
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Fieldbus Protocols
- GD5Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GD5$3,940 USD
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332 USD
CaaS / Month
- GD5—
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
Warranty
- GD52 yrs
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
Lead Time
- GD54 wks
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $30,332 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 6 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 0.3 m/s | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,200 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4.4 kg | 46.3 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling | All directions |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP20 | IP54 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | CE, ISO/TS 15066 | ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | Yes | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 2 hrs | 0.5 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | No |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | drag_and_drop, visual_block, code_python, code_ros | teach_pendant, hand_guiding |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $3,940 USD | $30,332 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | — | $1,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 2 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | 4 wks | — |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy
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Frequently asked
Who makes GD5 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
GD5 is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does GD5 cost compared to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
GD5 is listed at $3,940. LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332.
How do GD5 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 compare on the Robo Index?
GD5 scores 78/100. LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of GD5 compare to LBR iisy 6 R1300?
GD5 has a reach of 1200 mm. LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are GD5 and LBR iisy 6 R1300 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between GD5 and LBR iisy 6 R1300?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
GD5 vs LBR iisy 6 R1300 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 Robo Index is calculated.