KR 700 PA vs LPH-040
Side-by-side comparison of KR 700 PA (KUKA Robotics) and LPH-040 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR 700 PAGermany
- LPH-040Japan
Year First Available
- KR 700 PA—
- LPH-0402019
Verified Deployments
- KR 700 PA0 Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR 700 PA$49,500
- LPH-040$5,392
Availability Status
- KR 700 PAACTIVE
- LPH-040ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- KR 700 PA±0.08 mm
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
Reach
- KR 700 PA3,320 mm
- LPH-040400 mm
Payload
- KR 700 PA700 kg
- LPH-0403 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- KR 700 PA4
- LPH-0404
Max TCP Speed
- KR 700 PA—
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
Robot Weight
- KR 700 PA2,850 kg
- LPH-04016 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR 700 PAcontinuous 24 7
- LPH-040multi shift
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR 700 PAKR C2
- LPH-040RC8
Programming Languages
- KR 700 PAKRL
- LPH-040—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR 700 PAwired button
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR 700 PARoboDK
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
Digital Twin Support
- KR 700 PAYes
- LPH-040—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR 700 PAvendor supported
- LPH-040—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR 700 PAKUKA Connect
- LPH-040—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR 700 PAISO 9409-1
- LPH-040—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR 700 PAnone
- LPH-040—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR 700 PAthrough arm and wrist
- LPH-040—
Pneumatic Lines
- KR 700 PA—
- LPH-0403
Electrical Lines
- KR 700 PA—
- LPH-04015
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR 700 PA$49,500
- LPH-040$5,392
Service Network
- KR 700 PAglobal
- LPH-040global
Expected Service Life
- KR 700 PA—
- LPH-0405 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| 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) | $49,500 | $5,392 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.08 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 3,320 mm | 400 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 700 kg | 3 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4.7 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 2,850 kg | 16 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C2 | RC8 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired button | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RoboDK | WINCAPS III Offline Software |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | none | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 3 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 15 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $49,500 | $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, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR 700 PA and LPH-040?
KR 700 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How much does KR 700 PA cost compared to LPH-040?
KR 700 PA is listed at $49,500. LPH-040 is listed at $5,392.
How do KR 700 PA and LPH-040 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR 700 PA scores 59/100. 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 700 PA compare to LPH-040?
KR 700 PA has a reach of 3320 mm. LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm.
Are KR 700 PA 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 700 PA 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 700 PA 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.