KR DELTA vs RBR616

Side-by-side comparison of KR DELTA (KUKA Robotics) and RBR616 (Dongguan Hayea Automation Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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KR DELTA69.8

RBR61665.4

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

KR DELTAGermany
RBR616China

Year First Available

KR DELTA2021
RBR616—

Verified Deployments

KR DELTA0 Deployments
RBR6160 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

KR DELTA$9,800–$10,000 USD
RBR616$19,000 USD

Availability Status

KR DELTAACTIVE
RBR616ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

KR DELTA260 kg
RBR616128 kg

Payload

KR DELTA6 kg
RBR61616 kg

Reach

KR DELTA1,200 mm
RBR6161,599.6 mm

Degrees of Freedom

KR DELTA3
RBR6166

Repeatability

KR DELTA—
RBR616±0.05 mm

IP Rating (Arm)

KR DELTAIP67
RBR616IP67

IP Rating (Wrist)

KR DELTAIP69K
RBR616—

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

KR DELTA0.3 s
RBR616—

Duty Cycle

KR DELTAcontinuous 24 7
RBR616—

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

KR DELTAKR C5 micro
RBR616—

Programming Languages

KR DELTAKRL
RBR616—

Teach Pendant Type

KR DELTAno pendant (browser UI)
RBR616—

Offline Programming

KR DELTAKUKA.Sim
RBR616—

Digital Twin Support

KR DELTAYes
RBR616—

Connectivity

IoT / Cloud Platform

KR DELTAKUKA Connect
RBR616—

Commercial

Price (USD)

KR DELTA$9,800–$10,000 USD
RBR616$19,000 USD

Service Network

KR DELTAglobal
RBR616—

	KR DELTAindustrial-armKUKA Robotics 69.8Robo Score	RBR616industrial-armDongguan Hayea Automation Co., Ltd. 65.4Robo Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country (values differ)	Germany	China
Year First Available (values differ)	2021	—
Verified Deployments	0 Deployments	0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price (values differ)	$9,800–$10,000 USD	$19,000 USD
Availability Status	ACTIVE	ACTIVE
Layer 3: Category Specific
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	260 kg	128 kg
Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ)	6 kg	16 kg
Reach (values differ)	1,200 mm	1,599.6 mm
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	3	6
Repeatability (values differ)	—	±0.05 mm
IP Rating (Arm)	IP67	IP67
IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ)	IP69K	—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ)	0.3 s	—
Duty Cycle (values differ)	continuous 24 7	—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	KR C5 micro	—
Programming Languages (values differ)	KRL	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	no pendant (browser UI)	—
Offline Programming (values differ)	KUKA.Sim	—
Digital Twin Support (values differ)	Yes	—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ)	KUKA Connect	—
Commercial
Price (USD) (values differ)	$9,800–$10,000 USD	$19,000 USD
Service Network (values differ)	global	—

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, 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 Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, 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 DELTA	RBR616
Investment	$9,900	$19,000
Payback period	2.4 mo	4.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)	$240,100	$231,000
ROI (5 yr)	+2425%	+1216%

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 DELTA and RBR616?

KR DELTA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RBR616 is made by Dongguan Hayea Automation Co., Ltd., based in CN.

How do KR DELTA and RBR616 compare on the Robo Score?

KR DELTA scores 69.8 on the Robo Score. RBR616 scores 65.4. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

How does the reach of KR DELTA compare to RBR616?

KR DELTA has a reach of 1200 mm. RBR616 has a reach of 1599.6 mm.

Are KR DELTA and RBR616 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 DELTA and RBR616?

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 DELTA vs RBR616 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 Score is calculated.