KR AGILUS sixx vs SC6-1460

Side-by-side comparison of KR AGILUS sixx (KUKA Robotics) and SC6-1460 (RSM Machinery) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR AGILUS sixxAA

SC6-1460B

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR AGILUS sixxGermany
SC6-1460—

Year First Available

KR AGILUS sixx2020
SC6-1460—

Verified Deployments

KR AGILUS sixx0 Deployments
SC6-14600 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

KR AGILUS sixxACTIVE
SC6-1460ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR AGILUS sixx10 kg
SC6-1460—

Reach

KR AGILUS sixx1,100 mm
SC6-1460—

Degrees of Freedom

KR AGILUS sixx6
SC6-14606

Repeatability

KR AGILUS sixx±0.03 mm
SC6-1460±0.05 mm

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR AGILUS sixxcontinuous 24 7
SC6-146024 7 continuous

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Controller
SC6-1460—

Programming Languages

KR AGILUS sixxKRL
SC6-1460—

Teach Pendant Type

KR AGILUS sixxwired touch
SC6-1460—

Offline Programming

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA.Sim
SC6-1460—

Digital Twin Support

KR AGILUS sixx—
SC6-1460Yes

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR AGILUS sixxKUKA Connect
SC6-1460—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

KR AGILUS sixxISO 9409-1
SC6-1460iso 9283 compatible

Internal Cable Routing

KR AGILUS sixxthrough arm
SC6-1460—

Pneumatic Lines

KR AGILUS sixx2
SC6-1460—

Commercial

Warranty

KR AGILUS sixx3 yrs
SC6-1460—

Service Network

KR AGILUS sixxglobal
SC6-1460—

	KR AGILUS sixxindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AARobo Index	SC6-1460industrial-armRSM Machinery BRobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	—
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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ)	10 kg	—
Reach (values differ)	1,100 mm	—
Degrees of Freedom	6	6
Repeatability (values differ)	±0.03 mm	±0.05 mm
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	24 7 continuous
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	—
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	—	Yes
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	KUKA Connect	—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1	iso 9283 compatible
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	through arm	—
Pneumatic Lines (values differ)	2	—
Commercial
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: 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, 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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ROI Comparison

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Robots (fleet)

Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	KR AGILUS sixx	SC6-1460
Investment	No price	No price
Payback period	—	—
Net savings (5 yr)	—	—
ROI (5 yr)	—	—

KR AGILUS sixx, SC6-1460 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 SC6-1460?

KR AGILUS sixx is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. SC6-1460 is made by RSM Machinery.

How do KR AGILUS sixx and SC6-1460 compare on the Robo Index?

KR AGILUS sixx grades AA on the Robo Index. SC6-1460 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 SC6-1460?

KR AGILUS sixx has a reach of 1100 mm. SC6-1460 has a reach of 1460.7 mm.

Are KR AGILUS sixx and SC6-1460 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 SC6-1460?

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 SC6-1460 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.