KR AGILUS ultra vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of KR AGILUS ultra (KUKA Robotics) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR AGILUS ultraGermany
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- KR AGILUS ultra2026
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- KR AGILUS ultra0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR AGILUS ultraContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- KR AGILUS ultraACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- KR AGILUS ultra16 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Robot Weight
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT40185 kg
Reach
- KR AGILUS ultra1,103 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- KR AGILUS ultra6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Max TCP Speed
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT4014 m/s
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR AGILUS ultraIP67
- RDT401IP54
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR AGILUS ultracontinuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Vibration Damping
- KR AGILUS ultraactive model based
- RDT401—
Safety
Safety I/O Pairs
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR AGILUS ultraKR C5 micro
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR AGILUS ultraKUKA smartPLUG handheld controller
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT401none
End-Effector
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- KR AGILUS ultrathrough arm and wrist
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR AGILUS ultraContact for quote
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- KR AGILUS ultra—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- KR AGILUS ultraglobal
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 16 kg | 1 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 85 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,103 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.1 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5 micro | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | KUKA smartPLUG handheld controller | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $20,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 2 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR AGILUS ultra and RDT401?
KR AGILUS ultra is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were KR AGILUS ultra and RDT401 launched?
KR AGILUS ultra launched in 2026. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do KR AGILUS ultra and RDT401 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
KR AGILUS ultra scores 79/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR AGILUS ultra compare to RDT401?
KR AGILUS ultra has a reach of 1103 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are KR AGILUS ultra and RDT401 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 RDT401?
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 ultra vs RDT401 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.