KR titan vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of KR titan (KUKA Robotics) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- KR titanGermany
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- KR titan—
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- KR titan0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- KR titan$175,000
- RDT401$20,000
Availability Status
- KR titanACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- KR titan3,601 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Repeatability
- KR titan±0.1 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Payload
- KR titan1,000 kg
- RDT4011 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- KR titanIP 65
- RDT401IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- KR titan6
- RDT4014
Max TCP Speed
- KR titan—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- KR titan4,690 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- KR titancontinuous 24 7
- RDT401multi shift
Vibration Damping
- KR titanactive model based
- RDT401—
Safety
Safety Category
- KR titanCat.4 PLe
- RDT401—
Dual Check Safety
- KR titanYes
- RDT401—
Safety I/O Pairs
- KR titan—
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- KR titanKR C5
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- KR titanKRL
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- KR titanwired touch
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- KR titanSprutCAM X Robot
- RDT401—
Digital Twin Support
- KR titanYes
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- KR titanvendor supported
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- KR titanKUKA Connect
- RDT401—
Cybersecurity Certs
- KR titanIEC 62443 SL2
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- KR titanml based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- KR titanISO 9409-1
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- KR titanproprietary
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- KR titanthrough arm and wrist
- RDT401external only
Electrical Lines
- KR titan—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- KR titan$175,000
- RDT401$20,000
Warranty
- KR titan—
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- KR titanglobal
- RDT401regional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $175,000 | $20,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 3,601 mm | 200 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.1 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 kg | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP 65 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 4,690 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | multi shift |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.4 PLe | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | KR C5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KRL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | SprutCAM X Robot | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | KUKA Connect | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL2 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $175,000 | $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, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Pneumatic Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes KR titan and RDT401?
KR titan is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do KR titan and RDT401 compare on the Robo Index?
KR titan scores 85/100. RDT401 scores 97/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of KR titan compare to RDT401?
KR titan has a reach of 3202 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are KR titan 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 titan 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 titan 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 Robo Index is calculated.