LBR iisy 8 R930 vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) and RB5-850E (Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LBR iisy 8 R930Germany
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- LBR iisy 8 R9300 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iisy 8 R930ACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- LBR iisy 8 R930±0.05 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- LBR iisy 8 R930IP54
- RB5-850EIP66
Reach
- LBR iisy 8 R930930 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Payload
- LBR iisy 8 R9308 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iisy 8 R9307
- RB5-850E6
Robot Weight
- LBR iisy 8 R93043.2 kg
- RB5-850E22 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iisy 8 R930All directions
- RB5-850E—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iisy 8 R930ISO/TS 15066
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iisy 8 R930none
- RB5-850Enone
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iisy 8 R9300.5 hrs
- RB5-850E1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LBR iisy 8 R930Yes
- RB5-850E—
Offline Programming
- LBR iisy 8 R930No
- RB5-850E—
Programming Interface
- LBR iisy 8 R930teach_pendant
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iisy 8 R930—
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Software & Connectivity
Fieldbus Protocols
- LBR iisy 8 R930EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave
- RB5-850E—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iisy 8 R930$31,099 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
CaaS / Month
- LBR iisy 8 R930$1,000
- RB5-850E—
Warranty
- LBR iisy 8 R9301 yrs
- RB5-850E—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Germany | South Korea |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2011 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $31,099 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 930 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 8 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 43.2 kg | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing | none | none |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | M10 12-pin |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $31,099 USD | $22,000 USD |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, TCP Speed (Collaborative), Power/Force Limiting, Safety I/O Pairs, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Integrated F/T Sensor, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Digital Twin Support, MTBF, Path Accuracy, Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | LBR iisy 8 R930 | RB5-850E |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $31,099 | $22,000 |
| Payback period | 7.5 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $218,901 | $228,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +704% | +1036% |
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 LBR iisy 8 R930 and RB5-850E?
LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How much does LBR iisy 8 R930 cost compared to RB5-850E?
LBR iisy 8 R930 is listed at $31,099. RB5-850E is listed at $22,000.
How do LBR iisy 8 R930 and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Score?
LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 65.8 on the Robo Score. RB5-850E scores 67.0. 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 LBR iisy 8 R930 compare to RB5-850E?
LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.
Are LBR iisy 8 R930 and RB5-850E 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 8 R930 and RB5-850E?
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 8 R930 vs RB5-850E 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 Score is calculated.