GEN72-B vs ZKBOT-3042B
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and ZKBOT-3042B (Foshan Zekeep Technology Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- ZKBOT-3042BChina
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments
- ZKBOT-3042B0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- ZKBOT-3042B$870–$950 USD
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- ZKBOT-3042BACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- ZKBOT-3042B—
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- ZKBOT-3042B—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GEN72-BContact for quote
- ZKBOT-3042B$870–$950 USD
Warranty
- GEN72-B—
- ZKBOT-3042B1 yrs
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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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $870–$950 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 6.6 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $870–$950 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Degrees of Freedom, 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, 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 | ZKBOT-3042B |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $910 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $249,090 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +27373% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes GEN72-B and ZKBOT-3042B?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. ZKBOT-3042B is made by Foshan Zekeep Technology Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How do GEN72-B and ZKBOT-3042B compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. ZKBOT-3042B grades BBB. 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 ZKBOT-3042B 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 ZKBOT-3042B?
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 ZKBOT-3042B 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.