LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs Thor
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 6 R1300 (KUKA Robotics) and Thor (Standard Bots) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Germany
- ThorUnited States
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 6 R13000 Deployments
- Thor0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332
- Thor$49,500
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ACTIVE
- ThorACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 6 R130046.3 kg
- Thor79 kg
Max TCP Speed
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- Thor3 m/s
Payload
- LBR iisy 6 R13006 kg
- Thor30 kg
Reach
- LBR iisy 6 R13001,300 mm
- Thor2,000 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 6 R13006
- Thor6
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 6 R1300±0.05 mm
- Thor±0.025 mm
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 6 R1300All directions
- Thorfloor
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300IP54
- ThorIP69K
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 6 R1300ISO/TS 15066
- Thornot stated
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 6 R1300none
- Thornone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 6 R13000.5 hrs
- Thor—
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 6 R1300Yes
- ThorYes
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 6 R1300No
- Thor—
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 6 R1300teach_pendant, hand_guiding
- Thorno-code visual programming
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 6 R1300EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- ThorTCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$30,332
- Thor$49,500
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 6 R1300$1,000
- Thor—
Lead Time
- LBR iisy 6 R1300—
- Thor4 wks
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | United States |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 | $49,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 46.3 kg | 79 kg |
| Max TCP Speed (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 m/s |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 6 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,300 mm | 2,000 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.025 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | floor |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | IP69K |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | not stated |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant, hand_guiding | no-code visual programming |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EthernetIP |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,332 | $49,500 |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 4 wks |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Warranty
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Frequently asked
Who makes LBR iisy 6 R1300 and Thor?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. Thor is made by Standard Bots, based in US.
How much does LBR iisy 6 R1300 cost compared to Thor?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 is listed at $30,332. Thor is listed at $49,500.
How do LBR iisy 6 R1300 and Thor compare on the Robo Index?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 scores 94/100. Thor scores 84/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LBR iisy 6 R1300 compare to Thor?
LBR iisy 6 R1300 has a reach of 1300 mm. Thor has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are LBR iisy 6 R1300 and Thor 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 LBR iisy 6 R1300 and Thor?
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
LBR iisy 6 R1300 vs Thor 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 Robo Index is calculated.