KR 700 PA vs Paloma

Side-by-side comparison of KR 700 PA (KUKA Robotics) and Paloma (Demaurex) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR 700 PAAA

PalomaAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR 700 PAGermany
Paloma—

Year First Available

KR 700 PA—
Paloma2014

Verified Deployments

KR 700 PA0 Deployments
Paloma0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Availability Status

KR 700 PAACTIVE
PalomaACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

KR 700 PA3,320 mm
Paloma—

Repeatability

KR 700 PA±0.08 mm
Paloma—

Payload

KR 700 PA700 kg
Paloma3 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

KR 700 PA—
PalomaIP54

Degrees of Freedom

KR 700 PA4
Paloma—

Robot Weight

KR 700 PA2,850 kg
Paloma8.5 kg

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR 700 PAcontinuous 24 7
Paloma—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR 700 PAKR C2
PalomaGemini 4.0

Programming Languages

KR 700 PAKRL
Paloma—

Teach Pendant Type

KR 700 PAwired button
Paloma—

Offline Programming

KR 700 PARoboDK
Paloma—

Digital Twin Support

KR 700 PAYes
Paloma—

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

KR 700 PAvendor supported
Paloma—

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR 700 PAKUKA Connect
Paloma—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR 700 PAISO 9409-1
Paloma—

Tool Changer (ISO)

KR 700 PAnone
Paloma—

Internal Cable Routing

KR 700 PAthrough arm and wrist
Paloma—

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Paloma$15,200 USD

Service Network

KR 700 PAglobal
Palomaregional

	KR 700 PAindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AARobo Index	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	—
Year First Available (values differ)	—	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$49,500 USD	$15,200 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	3,320 mm	—
Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	±0.08 mm	—
Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	700 kg	3 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ)	—	IP54
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	4	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	2,850 kg	8.5 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C2	Gemini 4.0
Programming Languages (values differ)	KRL	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	wired button	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	RoboDK	—
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	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$49,500 USD	$15,200 USD
Service Network (values differ)	global	regional

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

Metric	KR 700 PA	Paloma
Investment	$49,500	$15,200
Payback period	11.9 mo	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$200,500	$234,800
ROI (5 yr)	+405%	+1545%

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR 700 PA and Paloma?

KR 700 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Paloma is made by Demaurex.

How much does KR 700 PA cost compared to Paloma?

KR 700 PA is listed at $49,500. Paloma is listed at $15,200.

How do KR 700 PA and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?

KR 700 PA grades AA on the Robo Index. Paloma grades AAA. 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 700 PA and Paloma 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 Paloma?

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 Paloma 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.