KR 50 R2100-2 D01 vs LPH-040

Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 50 R2100-2 D0149.0

LPH-04063.3

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 50 R2100-2 D01Germany
LPH-040Japan

Year First Available

KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
LPH-0402019

Verified Deployments

KR 50 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
LPH-0400 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price Range (USD)

KR 50 R2100-2 D01Contact for quote
LPH-040$5,392

Availability Status

KR 50 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
LPH-040ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

KR 50 R2100-2 D01533 kg
LPH-04016 kg

Payload

KR 50 R2100-2 D0150 kg
LPH-0403 kg

Reach

KR 50 R2100-2 D012,100 mm
LPH-040400 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR 50 R2100-2 D016
LPH-0404

Repeatability

KR 50 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
LPH-040±0.02 mm

Max TCP Speed

KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
LPH-0404.7 m/s

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
LPH-040—

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
LPH-040—

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR 50 R2100-2 D01continuous 24 7
LPH-040multi shift

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA KR C4 Controller
LPH-040RC8

Programming Languages

KR 50 R2100-2 D01KRL
LPH-040—

Teach Pendant Type

KR 50 R2100-2 D01wired button
LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)

Offline Programming

KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
LPH-040—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR 50 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
LPH-040—

Internal Cable Routing

KR 50 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
LPH-040—

Pneumatic Lines

KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
LPH-0403

Electrical Lines

KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
LPH-04015

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 50 R2100-2 D01Contact for quote
LPH-040$5,392

Service Network

KR 50 R2100-2 D01global
LPH-040global

Expected Service Life

KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
LPH-0405 yrs

	KR 50 R2100-2 D01industrial-armKUKA Robotics 49.0Product Score	LPH-040industrial-armDENSO 63.3Product Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	Japan
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2019
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$5,392
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	533 kg	16 kg
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	50 kg	3 kg
Reach (values differ)	2,100 mm	400 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	4
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.05 mm	±0.02 mm
Max TCP Speed (values differ)	—	4.7 m/s
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	IP65/IP67	—
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	IP65/IP67	—
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	multi shift
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KUKA KR C4 Controller	RC8
Programming Languages (values differ)	KRL	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	wired button	no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming (values differ)	KUKA.Sim	WINCAPS III Offline Software
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	—
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	—	3
Electrical Lines (values differ)	—	15
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$5,392
Service Network	global	global
Expected Service Life (values differ)	—	5 yrs

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, 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), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040?

KR 50 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.

How do KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?

KR 50 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. LPH-040 scores 63/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of KR 50 R2100-2 D01 compare to LPH-040?

KR 50 R2100-2 D01 has a reach of 2100 mm. LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm.

Are KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040 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 50 R2100-2 D01 and LPH-040?

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 50 R2100-2 D01 vs LPH-040 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 Product Score is calculated.