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GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500 F

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

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BChina
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FGermany

Year First Available

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2024
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F

Verified Deployments

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B0 Deployments
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BACTIVE
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B2 kg
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F50 kg

Robot Weight

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B6.6 kg
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F559 kg

Reach

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B600 mm
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F2,500 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F6

Repeatability

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B±1 mm
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F±0.05 mm

Max TCP Speed

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B1.9 m/s
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F

IP Rating (Arm)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-BIP54
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FIP65/IP67

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FIP65/IP67

Performance

MTBF

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B30,000 hrs
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 F

Duty Cycle

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 Fcontinuous 24 7

Safety

Dual Check Safety

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FYes

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B統合型
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FKR C5; KR C4

Programming Languages

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FKRL

Teach Pendant Type

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 Fwired touch

Offline Programming

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FKUKA.Sim

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FKUKA Connect

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 FISO 9409-1

Internal Cable Routing

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 Fthrough arm and wrist

Commercial

Service Network

  • GEN72-B
    GEN72-B
  • KR 50 R2500 F
    KR 50 R2500 Fglobal

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, 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

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

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GEN72-B, KR 50 R2500 F 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 F?

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

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

GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. KR 50 R2500 F 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 F 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 F?

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 F 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.