GEN72-B vs KR 470 PA
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 470 PA (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- KR 470 PAGermany
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- KR 470 PA—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- KR 470 PA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- KR 470 PAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- KR 470 PA±0.15 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- KR 470 PAIP 65
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- KR 470 PA3,150 mm
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- KR 470 PA470 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PA5
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- KR 470 PA—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- KR 470 PA2,331 kg
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- KR 470 PA—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PAcontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- KR 470 PAKR C5
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PAwired button
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PAISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PAthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- KR 470 PAglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.15 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP 65 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 600 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 470 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 5 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 2,331 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | KR C5 |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), 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 | GEN72-B | KR 470 PA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, KR 470 PA 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 470 PA?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 470 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do GEN72-B and KR 470 PA compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 470 PA 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 470 PA 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 470 PA?
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
GEN72-B vs KR 470 PA 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.