KR AGILUS sixx vs Pallet-i 4S3

Side-by-side comparison of KR AGILUS sixx (KUKA Robotics) and Pallet-i 4S3 (Star Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR AGILUS sixxAA

Pallet-i 4S3B

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR AGILUS sixxGermany
Pallet-i 4S3United States

Year First Available

KR AGILUS sixx2020
Pallet-i 4S3—

Verified Deployments

KR AGILUS sixx0 Deployments
Pallet-i 4S30 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

KR AGILUS sixxACTIVE
Pallet-i 4S3ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR AGILUS sixx10 kg
Pallet-i 4S3—

Reach

KR AGILUS sixx1,100 mm
Pallet-i 4S3—

Degrees of Freedom

KR AGILUS sixx6
Pallet-i 4S36

Repeatability

KR AGILUS sixx±0.03 mm
Pallet-i 4S3±0.1 mm

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR AGILUS sixxcontinuous 24 7
Pallet-i 4S3—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Controller
Pallet-i 4S3—

Programming Languages

KR AGILUS sixxKRL
Pallet-i 4S3—

Teach Pendant Type

KR AGILUS sixxwired touch
Pallet-i 4S3—

Offline Programming

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA.Sim
Pallet-i 4S3—

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Connect
Pallet-i 4S3—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR AGILUS sixxISO 9409-1
Pallet-i 4S3—

Internal Cable Routing

KR AGILUS sixxthrough arm
Pallet-i 4S3—

Pneumatic Lines

KR AGILUS sixx2
Pallet-i 4S3—

Commercial

Warranty

KR AGILUS sixx3 yrs
Pallet-i 4S3—

Service Network

KR AGILUS sixxglobal
Pallet-i 4S3—

	KR AGILUS sixxindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AARobo Index	Pallet-i 4S3industrial-armStar Automation BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	United States
Year First Available (values differ)	2020	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	10 kg	—
Reach (values differ)	1,100 mm	—
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.1 mm
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	—
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
Warranty (values differ)	3 yrs	—
Service Network (values differ)	global	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	KR AGILUS sixx	Pallet-i 4S3
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

KR AGILUS sixx, Pallet-i 4S3 have 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR AGILUS sixx and Pallet-i 4S3?

KR AGILUS sixx is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Pallet-i 4S3 is made by Star Automation, based in US.

How do KR AGILUS sixx and Pallet-i 4S3 compare on the Robo Index?

KR AGILUS sixx grades AA on the Robo Index. Pallet-i 4S3 grades B. 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 Pallet-i 4S3?

KR AGILUS sixx has a reach of 1100 mm. Pallet-i 4S3 has a reach of 1200 mm.

Are KR AGILUS sixx and Pallet-i 4S3 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 Pallet-i 4S3?

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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KR AGILUS sixx vs Pallet-i 4S3 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.