KR AGILUS ultra vs Paloma

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

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KR AGILUS ultraAA

PalomaAAA

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR AGILUS ultraGermany
Paloma—

Year First Available

KR AGILUS ultra2026
Paloma2014

Verified Deployments

KR AGILUS ultra0 Deployments
Paloma0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR AGILUS ultraContact for quote
Paloma$15,200 USD

Availability Status

KR AGILUS ultraACTIVE
PalomaACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

KR AGILUS ultra16 kg
Paloma3 kg

Reach

KR AGILUS ultra1,103 mm
Paloma—

Degrees of Freedom

KR AGILUS ultra6
Paloma—

Robot Weight

KR AGILUS ultra—
Paloma8.5 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

KR AGILUS ultraIP67
PalomaIP54

Performance

Duty Cycle

KR AGILUS ultracontinuous 24 7
Paloma—

Vibration Damping

KR AGILUS ultraactive model based
Paloma—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR AGILUS ultraKR C5 micro
PalomaGemini 4.0

Teach Pendant Type

KR AGILUS ultraKUKA smartPLUG handheld controller
Paloma—

End-Effector

Internal Cable Routing

KR AGILUS ultrathrough arm and wrist
Paloma—

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR AGILUS ultraContact for quote
Paloma$15,200 USD

Service Network

KR AGILUS ultraglobal
Palomaregional

	KR AGILUS ultraindustrial-armKUKA Robotics AARobo Index	Palomaindustrial-armDemaurex AAARobo Index
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	—
Year First Available (values differ)	2026	2014
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	Contact for quote	$15,200 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ)	16 kg	3 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,103 mm	—
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	6	—
Robot Weight (values differ)	—	8.5 kg
IP Rating (Arm) (values differ)	IP67	IP54
Performance
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	—
Vibration Damping (values differ)	active model based	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C5 micro	Gemini 4.0
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	KUKA smartPLUG handheld controller	—
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing (values differ)	through arm and wrist	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	Contact for quote	$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, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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ROI Comparison

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Hours / day

Labor $/hr (USD)

Days / year

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

Metric	KR AGILUS ultra	Paloma
Investment	No price	$15,200
Payback period	—	3.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	—	$234,800
ROI (5 yr)	—	+1545%

KR AGILUS ultra 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes KR AGILUS ultra and Paloma?

KR AGILUS ultra is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Paloma is made by Demaurex.

When were KR AGILUS ultra and Paloma launched?

KR AGILUS ultra launched in 2026. Paloma launched in 2014.

How do KR AGILUS ultra and Paloma compare on the Robo Index?

KR AGILUS ultra 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 AGILUS ultra 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 AGILUS ultra 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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KR AGILUS ultra 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.