KR AGILUS sixx vs Mantis™
Side-by-side comparison of KR AGILUS sixx (KUKA Robotics) and Mantis™ (FBR Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR AGILUS sixxGermany
- Mantis™United States
Year First Available
- KR AGILUS sixx2020
- Mantis™2025
Verified Deployments
- KR AGILUS sixx0 Deployments
- Mantis™0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- KR AGILUS sixxContact for quote
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Availability Status
- KR AGILUS sixxACTIVE
- Mantis™ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR AGILUS sixx10 kg
- Mantis™5 kg
Reach
- KR AGILUS sixx1,100 mm
- Mantis™900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR AGILUS sixx6
- Mantis™—
Repeatability
- KR AGILUS sixx±0.03 mm
- Mantis™±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KR AGILUS sixx—
- Mantis™10 m/s
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR AGILUS sixxcontinuous 24 7
- Mantis™—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Controller
- Mantis™—
Programming Languages
- KR AGILUS sixxKRL
- Mantis™—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR AGILUS sixxwired touch
- Mantis™no pendant (browser UI)
Offline Programming
- KR AGILUS sixxKUKA.Sim
- Mantis™—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Connect
- Mantis™—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR AGILUS sixxISO 9409-1
- Mantis™—
Internal Cable Routing
- KR AGILUS sixxthrough arm
- Mantis™—
Pneumatic Lines
- KR AGILUS sixx2
- Mantis™—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR AGILUS sixxContact for quote
- Mantis™$630,000 USD
Warranty
- KR AGILUS sixx3 yrs
- Mantis™—
Service Network
- KR AGILUS sixxglobal
- Mantis™—
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2020 | 2025 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $630,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,100 mm | 900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 10 m/s |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KUKA Controller | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | no pendant (browser UI) |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | KUKA.Sim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $630,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 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, Robot Weight, 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, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | KR AGILUS sixx | Mantis™ |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $630,000 |
| Payback period | — | 151.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | -$380,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | -60% |
KR AGILUS sixx has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes KR AGILUS sixx and Mantis™?
KR AGILUS sixx is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Mantis™ is made by FBR Ltd, based in US.
When were KR AGILUS sixx and Mantis™ launched?
KR AGILUS sixx launched in 2020. Mantis™ launched in 2025.
How do KR AGILUS sixx and Mantis™ compare on the Robo Index?
KR AGILUS sixx grades AA on the Robo Index. Mantis™ grades A. 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.
How does the reach of KR AGILUS sixx compare to Mantis™?
KR AGILUS sixx has a reach of 1100 mm. Mantis™ has a reach of 8000 mm.
Are KR AGILUS sixx and Mantis™ 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 AGILUS sixx and Mantis™?
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 AGILUS sixx vs Mantis™ 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.