LARA 10 vs Muka MK-SW-M20
Side-by-side comparison of LARA 10 (NEURA Robotics) and Muka MK-SW-M20 (Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LARA 10Germany
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
Verified Deployments
- LARA 100 Deployments
- Muka MK-SW-M200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LARA 10$22,500
- Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
Availability Status
- LARA 10ACTIVE
- Muka MK-SW-M20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- LARA 101,000 mm
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
Repeatability
- LARA 10±0.02 mm
- Muka MK-SW-M20±0.1 mm
Payload
- LARA 1010 kg
- Muka MK-SW-M2040 kg
IP Rating
- LARA 10IP66
- Muka MK-SW-M20IP54
Degrees of Freedom
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M206
Robot Weight
- LARA 1042 kg
- Muka MK-SW-M206 kg
Mounting Options
- LARA 10flexible mounting
- Muka MK-SW-M20any_orientation
Safety
Safety Rating
- LARA 10PLd 3, SIL3
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
Force/Torque Sensing
- LARA 10none
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
Duty Cycle
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M2024 7 continuous
Ease of Use
No-Code Capable
- LARA 10Yes
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
Offline Programming
- LARA 10No
- Muka MK-SW-M20—
Programming Interface
- LARA 10visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app
- Muka MK-SW-M20teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LARA 10Modular flange
- Muka MK-SW-M20iso 9283 compatible
Integrated F/T Sensor
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
Wrist Power Supply
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M2024V/1.5A
Software & Connectivity
SDK Languages
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M20C#, C++, Python, ROS
ROS Compatible
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M20Yes
Fieldbus Protocols
- LARA 10EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485
- Muka MK-SW-M20Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LARA 10$22,500
- Muka MK-SW-M20$11,000
Warranty
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M201 yrs
Lead Time
- LARA 10—
- Muka MK-SW-M201.5 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $22,500 | $11,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,000 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 10 kg | 40 kg |
| IP Rating (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP66 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 42 kg | 6 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | flexible mounting | any_orientation |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | PLd 3, SIL3 | — |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | 24 7 continuous |
| Ease of Use | ||
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | visual_block, no_code_gui, proprietary_app | teach_pendant, code_python, code_ros, no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | Modular flange | iso 9283 compatible |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V/1.5A |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | C#, C++, Python, ROS |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus TCP/RTU, RS-485 | Modbus TCP/RTU, Profinet, TCP/IP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $22,500 | $11,000 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 1.5 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Setup Time, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month
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Frequently asked
Who makes LARA 10 and Muka MK-SW-M20?
LARA 10 is made by NEURA Robotics, based in DE. Muka MK-SW-M20 is made by Xiamen Muka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd..
How much does LARA 10 cost compared to Muka MK-SW-M20?
LARA 10 is listed at $22,500. Muka MK-SW-M20 is listed at $11,000.
How do LARA 10 and Muka MK-SW-M20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LARA 10 scores 42/100. Muka MK-SW-M20 scores 31/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LARA 10 compare to Muka MK-SW-M20?
LARA 10 has a reach of 1000 mm. Muka MK-SW-M20 has a reach of 1854 mm.
Are LARA 10 and Muka MK-SW-M20 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Cobot robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Cobot TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: Cobot TCO and Payback Math: Hardware, EOAT, and Zero-Fencing Savings.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between LARA 10 and Muka MK-SW-M20?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Cobot Vendor Red Flags: Questions That Filter Out the Marketing.
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About this comparison
LARA 10 vs Muka MK-SW-M20 compares two robots in the cobot 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.