GEN72-B vs SCARA Robot AR Series
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and SCARA Robot AR Series (STEP Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- SCARA Robot AR SeriesChina
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- SCARA Robot AR Series—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- SCARA Robot AR Series0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- SCARA Robot AR SeriesACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- SCARA Robot AR Series20 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- SCARA Robot AR Series1,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- SCARA Robot AR Series4
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- SCARA Robot AR Series—
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- SCARA Robot AR Series—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- SCARA Robot AR Series46.3 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- SCARA Robot AR Series—
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- SCARA Robot AR Series—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- SCARA Robot AR Seriescontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—
- SCARA Robot AR Seriesactive model based
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- SCARA Robot AR SeriesIntegrated drive and controller
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- SCARA Robot AR Seriesglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | China | China |
| 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 | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 1,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 46.3 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | Integrated drive and controller |
| 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), 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, Price (USD), Warranty, 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 | SCARA Robot AR Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, SCARA Robot AR Series 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 SCARA Robot AR Series?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. SCARA Robot AR Series is made by STEP Robotics, based in CN.
How do GEN72-B and SCARA Robot AR Series compare on the Robo Score?
GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. SCARA Robot AR Series scores 55.0. 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 SCARA Robot AR Series 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 SCARA Robot AR Series?
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 SCARA Robot AR Series 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.