KR 20 R1810 CR vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810 CR (KUKA Robotics) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 20 R1810 CRGermany
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- KR 20 R1810 CR2024
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- KR 20 R1810 CR0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- KR 20 R1810 CRACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 20 R1810 CR±0.04 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
- RDT401IP54
Reach
- KR 20 R1810 CR1,813 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Payload
- KR 20 R1810 CR20 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 20 R1810 CR6
- RDT4014
Max TCP Speed
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- KR 20 R1810 CR250 kg
- RDT40185 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
- RDT401—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 20 R1810 CRnot specified
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 20 R1810 CRKR C4
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- KR 20 R1810 CRKRL
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 20 R1810 CRsmart pad
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- KR 20 R1810 CRKUKA.WorkVisual
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 20 R1810 CRvendor supported
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 20 R1810 CRMQTT
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 20 R1810 CRml based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 20 R1810 CRISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 20 R1810 CRthrough arm and wrist
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- KR 20 R1810 CRglobal
- RDT401regional
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,900 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 200 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 1 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 250 kg | 85 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C4 | — |
| 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 | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | MQTT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,900 | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| 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, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 20 R1810 CR and RDT401?
KR 20 R1810 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were KR 20 R1810 CR and RDT401 launched?
KR 20 R1810 CR launched in 2024. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do KR 20 R1810 CR and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Index?
KR 20 R1810 CR scores 85/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robolist Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 20 R1810 CR compare to RDT401?
KR 20 R1810 CR has a reach of 1813 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are KR 20 R1810 CR and RDT401 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 RDT401?
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 RDT401 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 Robolist Index is calculated.