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GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500 CR lite

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

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GEN72-B
GEN72-B72.2
KR 50 R2500 CR lite58.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BChina
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteGermany

Year First Available

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2024
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite—

Verified Deployments

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B0 Deployments
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BACTIVE
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2 kg
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite50 kg

Reach

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B600 mm
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite2,501 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite6

Repeatability

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B±1 mm
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B1.9 m/s
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite—

Robot Weight

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B6.6 kg
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite559 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BIP54
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteIP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteIP65/IP67

Performance

MTBF

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B30,000 hrs
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite—

Duty Cycle

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR litecontinuous 24 7

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B統合型
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteKR C5; KR C4

Programming Languages

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteKRL

Teach Pendant Type

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR litewired touch

Offline Programming

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteKUKA.Sim

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR litecommunity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteKUKA Connect

Predictive Maintenance

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR litethreshold based

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR litethrough arm

Commercial

Warranty

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR lite1 yrs

Service Network

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B—
  • KR 50 R2500 CR liteglobal

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), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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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

MetricGEN72-BKR 50 R2500 CR lite
InvestmentNo priceNo price
Payback period——
Net savings (5 yr)——
ROI (5 yr)——

GEN72-B, KR 50 R2500 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 R2500 CR lite?

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

How do GEN72-B and KR 50 R2500 CR lite compare on the Robo Score?

GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. KR 50 R2500 CR lite 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 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 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 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.