KR 20 R1810 HO vs Mantis™
Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810 HO (KUKA Robotics) and Mantis™ (FBR Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 20 R1810 HOGermany
- Mantis™United States
Year First Available
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- Mantis™2025
Verified Deployments
- KR 20 R1810 HO0 Deployments
- Mantis™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR 20 R1810 HOACTIVE
- Mantis™ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 20 R1810 HO20 kg
- Mantis™5 kg
Robot Weight
- KR 20 R1810 HO250 kg
- Mantis™—
Reach
- KR 20 R1810 HO1,813 mm
- Mantis™900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 20 R1810 HO6
- Mantis™—
Repeatability
- KR 20 R1810 HO±0.04 mm
- Mantis™±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KR 20 R1810 HO—
- Mantis™10 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
- Mantis™—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
- Mantis™—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 20 R1810 HOcontinuous 24 7
- Mantis™—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- KR 20 R1810 HOYes
- Mantis™—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 20 R1810 HOKR C5; KR C4
- Mantis™—
Programming Languages
- KR 20 R1810 HOKRL
- Mantis™—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 20 R1810 HOsmart pad
- Mantis™no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA.Sim
- Mantis™—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA Connect
- Mantis™—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 20 R1810 HOISO 9409-1
- Mantis™—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 20 R1810 HOthrough arm and wrist
- Mantis™—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Service Network
- KR 20 R1810 HOglobal
- Mantis™—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $20,000–$32,900 USD | $630,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 250 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,813 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5; KR C4 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $20,000–$32,900 USD | $630,000 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
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, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, 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 HO | Mantis™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $26,450 | $630,000 |
| Payback period | 6.3 mo | 151.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $223,550 | -$380,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +845% | -60% |
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 KR 20 R1810 HO and Mantis™?
KR 20 R1810 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Mantis™ is made by FBR Ltd, based in US.
How do KR 20 R1810 HO and Mantis™ compare on the Robo Score?
KR 20 R1810 HO scores 65.8 on the Robo Score. Mantis™ scores 66.0. 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 HO compare to Mantis™?
KR 20 R1810 HO has a reach of 1810 mm. Mantis™ has a reach of 8000 mm.
Are KR 20 R1810 HO and Mantis™ 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 HO and Mantis™?
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 HO vs Mantis™ 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.