KR 20 R1810 CR vs Paloma
Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810 CR (KUKA Robotics) and Paloma (Demaurex) — 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
- KR 20 R1810 CRGermany
- Paloma—

Year First Available
- KR 20 R1810 CR2024
- Paloma2014

Verified Deployments
- KR 20 R1810 CR0 Deployments
- Paloma0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD

Availability Status
- KR 20 R1810 CRACTIVE
- PalomaACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- KR 20 R1810 CR250 kg
- Paloma8.5 kg

Payload
- KR 20 R1810 CR20 kg
- Paloma3 kg

Reach
- KR 20 R1810 CR1,813 mm
- Paloma—

Degrees of Freedom
- KR 20 R1810 CR6
- Paloma—

Repeatability
- KR 20 R1810 CR±0.04 mm
- Paloma—

IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
- PalomaIP54

IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
- Paloma—

Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 20 R1810 CRnot specified
- Paloma—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 20 R1810 CRKR C4
- PalomaGemini 4.0

Programming Languages
- KR 20 R1810 CRKRL
- Paloma—

Teach Pendant Type
- KR 20 R1810 CRsmart pad
- Paloma—

Offline Programming
- KR 20 R1810 CRKUKA.WorkVisual
- Paloma—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 20 R1810 CRvendor supported
- Paloma—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 20 R1810 CRMQTT
- Paloma—

Predictive Maintenance
- KR 20 R1810 CRml based
- Paloma—

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 20 R1810 CRISO 9409-1
- Paloma—

Internal Cable Routing
- KR 20 R1810 CRthrough arm and wrist
- Paloma—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900 USD
- Paloma$15,200 USD

Service Network
- KR 20 R1810 CRglobal
- Palomaregional

| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2014 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $32,900 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 250 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 3 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C4 | Gemini 4.0 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.WorkVisual | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | MQTT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,900 USD | $15,200 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), 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 CR | Paloma |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $32,900 | $15,200 |
| Payback period | 7.9 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $217,100 | $234,800 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +660% | +1545% |
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 CR and Paloma?
KR 20 R1810 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Paloma is made by Demaurex.
When were KR 20 R1810 CR and Paloma launched?
KR 20 R1810 CR launched in 2024. Paloma launched in 2014.
How do KR 20 R1810 CR and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?
KR 20 R1810 CR grades A on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AAA. 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 KR 20 R1810 CR and Paloma 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 CR and Paloma?
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 CR vs Paloma 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.