KR 20 R1810 HO vs Paloma

Side-by-side comparison of KR 20 R1810 HO (KUKA Robotics) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 20 R1810 HOA

PalomaAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 20 R1810 HOGermany
Paloma—

Year First Available

KR 20 R1810 HO—
Paloma2014

Verified Deployments

KR 20 R1810 HO0 Deployments
Paloma0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Availability Status

KR 20 R1810 HOACTIVE
PalomaACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Repeatability

KR 20 R1810 HO±0.04 mm
Paloma—

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
PalomaIP54

Reach

KR 20 R1810 HO1,813 mm
Paloma—

Payload

KR 20 R1810 HO20 kg
Paloma3 kg

Degrees of Freedom

KR 20 R1810 HO6
Paloma—

Robot Weight

KR 20 R1810 HO250 kg
Paloma8.5 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 20 R1810 HOIP65
Paloma—

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR 20 R1810 HOcontinuous 24 7
Paloma—

Safety

Dual Check Safety

KR 20 R1810 HOYes
Paloma—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 20 R1810 HOKR C5; KR C4
PalomaGemini 4.0

Programming Languages

KR 20 R1810 HOKRL
Paloma—

Teach Pendant Type

KR 20 R1810 HOsmart pad
Paloma—

Offline Programming

KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA.Sim
Paloma—

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR 20 R1810 HOKUKA Connect
Paloma—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR 20 R1810 HOISO 9409-1
Paloma—

Internal Cable Routing

KR 20 R1810 HOthrough arm and wrist
Paloma—

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 20 R1810 HO$20,000–$32,900 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Service Network

KR 20 R1810 HOglobal
Palomaregional

	KR 20 R1810 HOindustrial-armKUKA Robotics ARobo Index	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	—
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$20,000–$32,900 USD	$15,200 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	±0.04 mm	—
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	IP65	IP54
Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ)	1,813 mm	—
Payload (values differ)	20 kg	3 kg
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	250 kg	8.5 kg
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	Gemini 4.0
Programming Languages (values differ)	KRL	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	smart pad	—
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	$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, 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

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	KR 20 R1810 HO	Paloma
Investment	$26,450	$15,200
Payback period	6.3 mo	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$223,550	$234,800
ROI (5 yr)	+845%	+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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR 20 R1810 HO and Paloma?

KR 20 R1810 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Paloma is made by Demaurex.

How do KR 20 R1810 HO and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?

KR 20 R1810 HO 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 HO 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 HO 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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KR 20 R1810 HO 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.