LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR vs RB5-850E
Side-by-side comparison of LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR (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 iiwa 7 R800 CRGermany
- RB5-850ESouth Korea
Year First Available
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- RB5-850E2011
Verified Deployments
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0 Deployments
- RB5-850E0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
Availability Status
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRACTIVE
- RB5-850EACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR±2 mm
- RB5-850E±0.05 mm
IP Rating
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRIP54
- RB5-850EIP66
Reach
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR800 mm
- RB5-850E927.7 mm
Payload
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7 kg
- RB5-850E5 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR7
- RB5-850E6
Robot Weight
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR—
- RB5-850E22 kg
Mounting Options
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRfloor, ceiling, wall
- RB5-850E—
Safety
Safety Rating
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRCat3 PLd
- RB5-850EISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066
Force/Torque Sensing
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRjoint level all
- RB5-850Enone
Duty Cycle
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR24 7 continuous
- RB5-850E—
Ease of Use
Setup Time
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR0.5 hrs
- RB5-850E1 hrs
No-Code Capable
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- RB5-850E—
Offline Programming
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- RB5-850E—
Programming Interface
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRteach_pendant
- RB5-850Eno_code_gui
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRiso 9283
- RB5-850EM10 12-pin
Integrated F/T Sensor
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- RB5-850E—
Software & Connectivity
Digital Twin Support
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CRYes
- RB5-850E—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR$50,000–$74,000 USD
- RB5-850E$22,000 USD
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $50,000–$74,000 USD | $22,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±2 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| IP Rating (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | IP66 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 800 mm | 927.7 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 7 kg | 5 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 7 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 22 kg |
| Mounting Options (values differ) | floor, ceiling, wall | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Rating (values differ) | Cat3 PLd | ISO 10218-1, ISO/TS 15066 |
| Force/Torque Sensing (values differ) | joint level all | none |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Ease of Use | ||
| Setup Time (values differ) | 0.5 hrs | 1 hrs |
| No-Code Capable (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Programming Interface (values differ) | teach_pendant | no_code_gui |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | M10 12-pin |
| Integrated F/T Sensor (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Software & Connectivity | ||
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $50,000–$74,000 USD | $22,000 USD |
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, Time to Redeploy, Tool Changer Support, Wrist Power Supply, SDK Languages, ROS Compatible, Fieldbus Protocols, MTBF, Path Accuracy, CaaS / Month, Warranty, 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 iiwa 7 R800 CR | RB5-850E |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $62,000 | $22,000 |
| Payback period | 14.9 mo | 5.3 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $188,000 | $228,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +303% | +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 iiwa 7 R800 CR and RB5-850E?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE. RB5-850E is made by Rainbow Robotics Co., Ltd., based in KR.
How do LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR and RB5-850E compare on the Robo Score?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR scores 65.7 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 iiwa 7 R800 CR compare to RB5-850E?
LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR has a reach of 820 mm. RB5-850E has a reach of 850 mm.
Are LBR iiwa 7 R800 CR 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 iiwa 7 R800 CR 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 iiwa 7 R800 CR 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.