KR 50 R2100-2 D01 vs Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers
Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01Germany
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersJapan
Year First Available
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers2021
Verified Deployments
- KR 50 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01533 kg
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Payload
- KR 50 R2100-2 D0150 kg
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Reach
- KR 50 R2100-2 D012,100 mm
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 50 R2100-2 D016
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers6
Repeatability
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersIP67
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01continuous 24 7
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerscontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersCat.4 PLe
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA KR C4 Controller
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Programming Languages
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KRL
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersINFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01wired button
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerswireless tablet
Offline Programming
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersMotoSim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerscommunity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersYaskawa Cockpit
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Service Network
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01global
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersglobal
Expected Service Life
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers10 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 533 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 50 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,100 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | IP67 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.4 PLe |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KUKA KR C4 Controller | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | wireless tablet |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | MotoSim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | community |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers is made by Motoman, based in JP.
Are KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers 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 Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers?
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 Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers 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.