GEN72-B vs KR 50 R2500 HO
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 50 R2500 HO (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 HOGermany
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- KR 50 R2500 HO—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- KR 50 R2500 HO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- KR 50 R2500 HOACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- KR 50 R2500 HOIP65
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- KR 50 R2500 HO50 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- KR 50 R2500 HO2,500 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HO6
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- KR 50 R2500 HO±0.04 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- KR 50 R2500 HO—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- KR 50 R2500 HO559 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOIP67
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- KR 50 R2500 HO—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOYes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- KR 50 R2500 HOKR C5, KR C5 micro
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOwired touch
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOKUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOStäubli
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Warranty
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HO1 yrs
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- KR 50 R2500 HOglobal
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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 | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 50 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 559 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| 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) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | Stäubli |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| 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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, 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
| Metric | GEN72-B | KR 50 R2500 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, KR 50 R2500 HO 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 HO?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 50 R2500 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do GEN72-B and KR 50 R2500 HO compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 50 R2500 HO 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 HO 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 HO?
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 HO 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.