KR 50 R2100-2 D01 vs YK-XGP
Side-by-side comparison of KR 50 R2100-2 D01 (KUKA Robotics) and YK-XGP (Yamaha Motor) — 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
- YK-XGP—
Verified Deployments
- KR 50 R2100-2 D010 Deployments
- YK-XGP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ACTIVE
- YK-XGPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01533 kg
- YK-XGP—
Payload
- KR 50 R2100-2 D0150 kg
- YK-XGP—
Reach
- KR 50 R2100-2 D012,100 mm
- YK-XGP—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 50 R2100-2 D016
- YK-XGP4
Repeatability
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01±0.05 mm
- YK-XGP±0.01 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- YK-XGP—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01IP65/IP67
- YK-XGP—
Performance
MTBF
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGP50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01continuous 24 7
- YK-XGPcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPNo
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA KR C4 Controller
- YK-XGP—
Programming Languages
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KRL
- YK-XGPYamaha RCX (proprietary), Python
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01wired button
- YK-XGPwired touch
Offline Programming
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA.Sim
- YK-XGPRCX Manager
Digital Twin Support
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01KUKA Connect
- YK-XGPYamaha Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01ISO 9409-1
- YK-XGPISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGPnone
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01through arm and wrist
- YK-XGPthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGP4
Electrical Lines
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGP8
Commercial
Service Network
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01global
- YK-XGPglobal
Expected Service Life
- KR 50 R2100-2 D01—
- YK-XGP10 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| 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 (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KUKA KR C4 Controller | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | Yamaha RCX (proprietary), Python |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | RCX Manager |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | Yamaha Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and YK-XGP?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. YK-XGP is made by Yamaha Motor.
How do KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and YK-XGP compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 scores 49/100. YK-XGP scores 19/100. 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 YK-XGP?
KR 50 R2100-2 D01 has a reach of 2100 mm. YK-XGP has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are KR 50 R2100-2 D01 and YK-XGP 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 YK-XGP?
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 YK-XGP 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.