KR 20 R1810-2 vs VS-068/087
Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810-2 (KUKA Robotics) and VS-068/087 (DENSO Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 20 R1810-2Germany
- VS-068/087Japan
Year First Available
- KR 20 R1810-22020
- VS-068/087—
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 20 R1810-2$32,900 USD
- VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR 20 R1810-2ACTIVE
- VS-068/087ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- KR 20 R1810-21,813 mm
- VS-068/087710 mm
Repeatability
- KR 20 R1810-2±0.04 mm
- VS-068/087±0.02 mm
Payload
- KR 20 R1810-223.9 kg
- VS-068/0877 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 20 R1810-2—
- VS-068/087IP67
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 20 R1810-26
- VS-068/0876
Robot Weight
- KR 20 R1810-2255 kg
- VS-068/087—
Controller & Programming
Offline Programming
- KR 20 R1810-2—
- VS-068/087WINCAPS III
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 20 R1810-2$32,900 USD
- VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD
Service Network
- KR 20 R1810-2—
- VS-068/087global
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | — |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $32,900 USD | $30,000–$36,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 710 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 23.9 kg | 7 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 255 kg | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | WINCAPS III |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,900 USD | $30,000–$36,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Duty Cycle, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Teach Pendant Type, 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, 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 | KR 20 R1810-2 | VS-068/087 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $32,900 | $33,000 |
| Payback period | 7.9 mo | 7.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $217,100 | $217,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +660% | +658% |
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 KR 20 R1810-2 and VS-068/087?
KR 20 R1810-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. VS-068/087 is made by DENSO Robotics, based in JP.
How do KR 20 R1810-2 and VS-068/087 compare on the Robo Score?
KR 20 R1810-2 scores 67.5 on the Robo Score. VS-068/087 scores 64.6. 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.
How does the reach of KR 20 R1810-2 compare to VS-068/087?
KR 20 R1810-2 has a reach of 1813 mm. VS-068/087 has a reach of 905 mm.
Are KR 20 R1810-2 and VS-068/087 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 KR 20 R1810-2 and VS-068/087?
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
KR 20 R1810-2 vs VS-068/087 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.