KR 70 R2100 HO vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of KR 70 R2100 HO (KUKA Robotics) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 70 R2100 HOGermany
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- KR 70 R2100 HO—
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- KR 70 R2100 HO0 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
- SRContact for quote
Availability Status
- KR 70 R2100 HOACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 70 R2100 HO±0.05 mm
- SR—
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65
- SR—
Reach
- KR 70 R2100 HO2,101 mm
- SR—
Payload
- KR 70 R2100 HO70 kg
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 70 R2100 HO6
- SR6
Robot Weight
- KR 70 R2100 HO536 kg
- SR—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- KR 70 R2100 HOIP65/IP67
- SR—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 70 R2100 HOcontinuous 24 7
- SR—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- KR 70 R2100 HOYes
- SR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 70 R2100 HOKR C5; KR C4
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Programming Languages
- KR 70 R2100 HOKRL
- SR—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 70 R2100 HOwired touch
- SRwired button
Offline Programming
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA.Sim
- SR—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 70 R2100 HOcommunity
- SR—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 70 R2100 HOKUKA Connect
- SR—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR 70 R2100 HOthreshold based
- SR—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 70 R2100 HOISO 9409-1
- SR—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 70 R2100 HOStäubli
- SR—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 70 R2100 HOthrough arm and wrist
- SR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 70 R2100 HO$52,000 USD
- SRContact for quote
Warranty
- KR 70 R2100 HO1 yrs
- SR—
Service Network
- KR 70 R2100 HOglobal
- SRglobal
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $52,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,101 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 70 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 536 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 | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | 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 SR?
KR 70 R2100 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
How do KR 70 R2100 HO and SR compare on the Robo Index?
KR 70 R2100 HO grades A on the Robo Index. SR grades AA. 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 70 R2100 HO and SR 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 SR?
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 SR 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.