GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500-2 D01

Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 50 R2500-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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GEN72-B72.2

KR 50 R2500-2 D0158.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

GEN72-BChina
KR 50 R2500-2 D01Germany

Year First Available

GEN72-B2024
KR 50 R2500-2 D01—

Verified Deployments

GEN72-B0 Deployments
KR 50 R2500-2 D010 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

GEN72-BACTIVE
KR 50 R2500-2 D01ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

GEN72-B2 kg
KR 50 R2500-2 D0150 kg

Reach

GEN72-B600 mm
KR 50 R2500-2 D012,501 mm

Degrees of Freedom

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D016

Repeatability

GEN72-B±1 mm
KR 50 R2500-2 D01±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

GEN72-B1.9 m/s
KR 50 R2500-2 D01—

Robot Weight

GEN72-B6.6 kg
KR 50 R2500-2 D01559 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

GEN72-BIP54
KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01IP67

Performance

MTBF

GEN72-B30,000 hrs
KR 50 R2500-2 D01—

Duty Cycle

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01continuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

GEN72-B統合型
KR 50 R2500-2 D01KR C5; KR C4

Programming Languages

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01KRL

Teach Pendant Type

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01wired touch

Offline Programming

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA.Sim

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01KUKA Connect

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01ISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01through arm

Commercial

Service Network

GEN72-B—
KR 50 R2500-2 D01global

	GEN72-Bindustrial-armRealMan Robotics 72.2Robo Score	KR 50 R2500-2 D01industrial-armKUKA Robotics 58.4Robo Score
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 (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)	—	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 C4
Programming Languages (values differ)	—	KRL
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	—	wired touch
Offline Programming (values differ)	—	KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	—	KUKA Connect
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	—	ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	—	through arm
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, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	GEN72-B	KR 50 R2500-2 D01
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

GEN72-B, KR 50 R2500-2 D01 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 D01?

GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 50 R2500-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.

How do GEN72-B and KR 50 R2500-2 D01 compare on the Robo Score?

GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. KR 50 R2500-2 D01 scores 58.4. 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 R2500-2 D01 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 D01?

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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GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500-2 D01 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.