Side-by-side comparison of LBR iisy 8 R930 (KUKA Robotics) and robolink DP SW (igus) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Manufacturer Country


Verified Deployments


Price Range (USD)


Availability Status


Robot Weight


Payload


Reach


Degrees of Freedom


Repeatability


Mounting Options


IP Rating


Safety Rating


Force/Torque Sensing


Safety I/O Pairs


Setup Time


No-Code Capable


Offline Programming


Programming Interface


Tool Flange Standard


Tool Changer Support


Integrated F/T Sensor


Wrist Power Supply


SDK Languages


ROS Compatible


Fieldbus Protocols


Digital Twin Support


Path Accuracy


Price (USD)


CaaS / Month


Warranty


Lead Time


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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Germany | Germany |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $31,099 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 43.2 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 8 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 930 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±1 mm |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | All directions | floor, table |
| IP Rating (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | ISO/TS 15066 | Cat3 PLd |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | none | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | — |
| No-Code Capable | Yes | Yes |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | No | Yes |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | teach_pendant, drag_and_drop, code_python, code_ros |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | iso 9283 |
| Tool Changer Support (values differ) | — | manual |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Wrist Power Supply (values differ) | — | 24V DC |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| SDK Languages (values differ) | — | Python, C++ |
| ROS Compatible (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Fieldbus Protocols (values differ) | EtherCAT, PROFINET, EthernetIP, EtherCAT Slave | Modbus, TCP/IP |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Reliability | ||
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | — | ±0.5 mm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $31,099 USD | Contact for quote |
| CaaS / Month (values differ) | $1,000 | — |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Lead Time (values differ) | — | 3 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, Duty Cycle, Time to Redeploy, MTBF
Frequently asked
LBR iisy 8 R930 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. robolink DP SW is made by igus, based in DE.
LBR iisy 8 R930 scores 94/100. robolink DP SW scores 89/100. The Robo Index blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
LBR iisy 8 R930 has a reach of 930 mm. robolink DP SW has a reach of 790 mm.
Both robots are classified as Cobot on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
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.
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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LBR iisy 8 R930 vs robolink DP SW 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.