GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteGermany
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite61 kg
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite533 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite2,101 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite6
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite±0.04 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite—
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteIP67
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR litecontinuous 24 7
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteKR C5, KR C5 micro
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR litewired touch
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteKUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR litecommunity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR litethreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR litethrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2100-2 CR liteglobal
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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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 61 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 533 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 2,101 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| 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, KR C5 micro |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | KUKA.Sim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | community |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| 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, 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, 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 50 R2100-2 CR lite |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite 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 50 R2100-2 CR lite?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do GEN72-B and KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite compare on the Robo Score?
GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite scores 59.2. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GEN72-B and KR 50 R2100-2 CR lite 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 50 R2100-2 CR lite?
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 50 R2100-2 CR lite 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 Score is calculated.