Skip to content

GEN72-B vs KR 120 R3500-2 P

Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 120 R3500-2 P (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

Prices in
View saved

Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BChina
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PGermany

Year First Available

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2024
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P

Verified Deployments

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B0 Deployments
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BACTIVE
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2 kg
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P120 kg

Reach

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B600 mm
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P3,505 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P6

Repeatability

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B±1 mm
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B1.9 m/s
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P

Robot Weight

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B6.6 kg
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P1,283 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BIP54
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PIP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PIP65/IP67

Performance

MTBF

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B30,000 hrs
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P70,000 hrs

Duty Cycle

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 Pcontinuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B統合型
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PKR C5; KR C4

Programming Languages

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PKRL

Teach Pendant Type

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 Psmart pad

Offline Programming

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PKUKA.Sim

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 Pcommunity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PKUKA Connect

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 PISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 Pthrough arm and wrist

Commercial

Warranty

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P1 yrs

Service Network

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 Pglobal

Expected Service Life

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 120 R3500-2 P
    KR 120 R3500-2 P15 yrs

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time

best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ

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

MetricGEN72-BKR 120 R3500-2 P
InvestmentNo priceNo price
Payback period
Net savings (5 yr)
ROI (5 yr)

GEN72-B, KR 120 R3500-2 P have 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 GEN72-B and KR 120 R3500-2 P?

GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 120 R3500-2 P is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do GEN72-B and KR 120 R3500-2 P compare on the Robo Index?

GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 120 R3500-2 P 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.

Are GEN72-B and KR 120 R3500-2 P 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 GEN72-B and KR 120 R3500-2 P?

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.

Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.

Get updates:

Other comparisons

About this comparison

GEN72-B vs KR 120 R3500-2 P 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.