GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteGermany
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite50 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite2,501 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite6
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite559 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteIP65/IP67
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite80,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR litecontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteactive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite12
E-Stop Response
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite120 ms
Safe Zone Count
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteKR C5; KR C4
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR litesmart pad
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteKUKA.Sim
Digital Twin Support
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR litevendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteKUKA Connect
Cybersecurity Certs
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteIEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteATI
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR litethrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite2
Electrical Lines
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite8
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR liteglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite5 days
Expected Service Life
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite15 yrs
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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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 50 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 2,501 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 559 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP65/IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | 80,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 12 |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | — | 120 ms |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | KR C5; KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | KUKA.Sim |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | ATI |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 days |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 15 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), Communication Protocols, Price (USD), Warranty
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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 R2500-2 CR lite |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, KR 50 R2500-2 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes GEN72-B and KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do GEN72-B and KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 50 R2500-2 CR lite 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 50 R2500-2 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 R2500-2 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 R2500-2 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 Index is calculated.