GEN72-B vs SR-9iA/R
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and SR-9iA/R (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- SR-9iA/RJapan
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- SR-9iA/R2025
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- SR-9iA/R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- SR-9iA/RACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- SR-9iA/R620 mm
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- SR-9iA/R±0.01 mm
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- SR-9iA/R9 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- SR-9iA/R—
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/R4
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- SR-9iA/R—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- SR-9iA/R76 kg
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- SR-9iA/R—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Ractive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RYes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- SR-9iA/RR-30 i B Compact Plus
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RTP/KAREL
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rsmart pad
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RROBOGUIDE
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RFANUC ZDT
Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/RISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rthrough arm
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- SR-9iA/Rglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 600 mm | 620 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 9 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 76 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | R-30 i B Compact Plus |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | TP/KAREL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | ROBOGUIDE |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | FANUC ZDT |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| 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 I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, 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 | SR-9iA/R |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. SR-9iA/R is made by FANUC, based in JP.
When were GEN72-B and SR-9iA/R launched?
GEN72-B launched in 2024. SR-9iA/R launched in 2025.
How do GEN72-B and SR-9iA/R compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R?
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 SR-9iA/R 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.