KR 70 R2100 HO vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of KR 70 R2100 HO (KUKA Robotics) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 70 R2100 HOGermany
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- KR 70 R2100 HO—
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- KR 70 R2100 HO0 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
- Meca500$15,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR 70 R2100 HOACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR 70 R2100 HO70 kg
- Meca5001 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65
- Meca500IP 40
Reach
- KR 70 R2100 HO2,101 mm
- Meca500330 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 70 R2100 HO6
- Meca5006
Repeatability
- KR 70 R2100 HO±0.05 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Robot Weight
- KR 70 R2100 HO536 kg
- Meca5004.6 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65/IP67
- Meca500—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 70 R2100 HOcontinuous 24 7
- Meca500—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- KR 70 R2100 HOYes
- Meca500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 70 R2100 HOKR C5; KR C4
- Meca500embedded
Programming Languages
- KR 70 R2100 HOKRL
- Meca500—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 70 R2100 HOwired touch
- Meca500none
Offline Programming
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA.Sim
- Meca500—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 70 R2100 HOcommunity
- Meca500—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA Connect
- Meca500—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 70 R2100 HOthreshold based
- Meca500—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 70 R2100 HOISO 9409-1
- Meca500—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 70 R2100 HOStäubli
- Meca500—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 70 R2100 HOthrough arm and wrist
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
- Meca500$15,000 USD
Warranty
- KR 70 R2100 HO1 yrs
- Meca500—
Service Network
- KR 70 R2100 HOglobal
- Meca500—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $52,000 USD | $15,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 70 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | IP 40 |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,101 mm | 330 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 536 kg | 4.6 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP65/IP67 | — |
| 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 | embedded |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | none |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | community | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | Stäubli | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $52,000 USD | $15,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| 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, 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, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 70 R2100 HO and Meca500?
KR 70 R2100 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
How much does KR 70 R2100 HO cost compared to Meca500?
KR 70 R2100 HO is listed at $52,000. Meca500 is listed at $15,000.
How do KR 70 R2100 HO and Meca500 compare on the Robo Index?
KR 70 R2100 HO scores 92/100. Meca500 scores 89/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR 70 R2100 HO compare to Meca500?
KR 70 R2100 HO has a reach of 2101 mm. Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm.
Are KR 70 R2100 HO and Meca500 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 70 R2100 HO and Meca500?
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 70 R2100 HO vs Meca500 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.