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KR DELTA

Built by KUKA Robotics · Germany· Launched 2021

Updated May 2026·methodology

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#22 of 249 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,069 listed)#60 on the Robots list (all categories)

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RoboScore

69.8/ 100

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On sale15%100/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file23%98/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%100/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

KR DELTA is an industrial arm made by KUKA Robotics. It weighs 260 kg.

Flagship features

  • Unique selling point: Parallel delta structure enables 0.32-second cycle times (~11,000 picks per hour) — significantly faster than articulated robots
  • Stainless steel variant available with NSF H1 lubricants, sealed parts, and hygienic design for food handling
  • Carbon fiber variant reduces weight, increases speed, and lowers power consumption
  • IP67 rating for harsh environments, including washdown
  • Open-source SDK and software for secondary development
  • CAN bus communication with aluminum T-slot rails for mounting sensors/add-ons

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At a glance

Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Delta
4
≤ 6 kg
IP67
Ceiling
KR C5 micro
KUKA.PickControl
TÜV-certified for compliance with the requirements of the US Food and Drug Administration and the German Food and Feed Code
No

21% of industrial arm robots have it

Commercial
Food, packaging, electronics
1200 mm

Reaches further than 38% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

260 kg

Heavier than 64% of 360 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
pick and place,packaging
pick and place
Movement & precision1
Max Speed M S
1.5
Controls & integration1
Software Platform
KUKA.PickControl,KUKA.VisionTech
Buying & support1
Availability Status
available
Other details1
Cycle Time S
0.5

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2026DeploymentKR IONTEC used for automated trailer unloading
  • 2026MilestoneKR50-R2500 featured at Modex 2026
  • 2026LaunchKR AGILUS ultra launch
  • 2026DeploymentKUKA Modex 2026 palletizing system
  • 2025MilestoneKR IONTEC ultra listed in KUKA portfolio since 2025
  • Mar 2024LaunchKUKA launches KR TITAN ultra robot in Shelby Township, Michigan
  • Jan 2024MilestoneKR FORTEC launch coverage published
  • Oct 2022LaunchLBR iisy 3 R760 becomes available on the market

KUKA Robotics in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 30Case study: KUKA robots unload trailers
  • Oct 19TD SYNNEX Expands Robotics Portfolio with KUKA Group
  • Oct 14Autowash Rolls Out Kuka Robots That Map Every Car for a Four Minute Touchless Wash

News about KUKA Robotics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 7 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all KUKA Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the KR DELTA?
The KR DELTA is developed by KUKA Robotics, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the KR DELTA?
The KR DELTA is a Industrial Arm made by KUKA Robotics.
How much does the KR DELTA cost?
The KR DELTA is listed at US$9,800–10,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from KUKA Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the KR DELTA launched?
The KR DELTA was launched in 2021.
What are the key specifications of the KR DELTA?
Key specifications of the KR DELTA: arm class delta, axes 4, payload ≤ 6 kg, reach 1200 mm, weight 260 kg.

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