GEN72-B vs KR 500 R2800-2
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and KR 500 R2800-2 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- KR 500 R2800-2Germany
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- KR 500 R2800-2—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- KR 500 R2800-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- KR 500 R2800-2$38,000–$39,000 USD
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- KR 500 R2800-2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- KR 500 R2800-2500 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- KR 500 R2800-2—
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- KR 500 R2800-22,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- KR 500 R2800-26
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- KR 500 R2800-2±0.08 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- KR 500 R2800-2—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- KR 500 R2800-21,671 kg
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- KR 500 R2800-2—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- KR 500 R2800-2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- KR 500 R2800-2$38,000–$39,000 USD
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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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $38,000–$39,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 500 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 1,671 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $38,000–$39,000 USD |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Service Network, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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 500 R2800-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $38,500 |
| Payback period | — | 9.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $211,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +549% |
GEN72-B has 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 500 R2800-2?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. KR 500 R2800-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do GEN72-B and KR 500 R2800-2 compare on the Robo Score?
GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. KR 500 R2800-2 scores 58.9. 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 500 R2800-2 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 500 R2800-2?
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 500 R2800-2 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.