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KR FORTEC

Built by KUKA Robotics · Germany· Launched 2024

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59.2/ 100

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Specs on file23%96/100
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Company age4%100/100
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Overview

KR FORTEC is an industrial arm made by KUKA Robotics. It weighs 2400 kg.

Flagship features

  • Extremely compact design with a small footprint of 950 × 970 mm
  • Long maintenance intervals with only lubrication and oil changes required every 20,000 hours
  • Capable of high dynamic performance with minimal total cost of ownership (TCO)
  • Designed for easy conversion and upgrade for payload capacity and mass inertia
  • Offers a comprehensive solution from energy supply systems to customizable setups

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Standard industrial
IP 65, IP 67
Floor
KR C5
IP 65, IP 67
No

21% of industrial arm robots have it

Scaled
Automotive, foundry and forging industry, battery production
6

More joints than 33% of 806 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

≤ 800 kg

Carries more than 96% of 862 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

≤ 3700 mm

Reaches further than 96% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

2400 kg

Heavier than 96% of 360 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
palletizing,assembly,cutting/Separation,painting,laser welding,measuring / Inspection
Movement & precision1
6
Safety & certification1
0°C to 55°C
Buying & support4
150K+
purchase
Model Variants
KR 300 R2800-2 MT,KR 300 R3400-2 MT,KR 480 R3400-2,KR 560 R3100-2,KR 640 R2800-2,KR 800 R2800-2
Availability Status
available

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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 FORTEC?
The KR FORTEC is developed by KUKA Robotics, based in Germany.
What type of robot is the KR FORTEC?
The KR FORTEC is a Industrial Arm made by KUKA Robotics.
How much does the KR FORTEC cost?
The KR FORTEC is listed at US$80,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from KUKA Robotics. Contact them for a quote.
When was the KR FORTEC launched?
The KR FORTEC was launched in 2024.
What are the key specifications of the KR FORTEC?
Key specifications of the KR FORTEC: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload ≤ 800 kg, reach ≤ 3700 mm, weight 2400 kg.

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