Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

Comau Racer-5 vs KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

Comau1 of 5 categories
Comau Racer-5

Compact fast arm for assembly and light handling

KUKA2 of 5 categories
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)

Fast small robot for high-speed handling.

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

5 kg
Payload
6 kg
809 mm
Reach
901 mm
±0.03 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
32 kg
Robot mass
52 kg
2016
Introducedreference
2012

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) carries more, 6 kg to the Comau Racer-5's 5 kg. They run different controllers, the Comau Racer-5 on the R1C and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) on the KR C4 compact, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Both are aimed at assembly and machine tending, with the Comau Racer-5 stretching to dispensing and packaging and the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) to material handling.

Comau Racer-5
  • Low weight for flexible mounting orientations
  • Fast cycle times for light-payload tasks
  • Slim arm profile for tight fixtures
  • Simple to relocate between cells
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
  • High speed
  • Multiple mounting options

Common questions

Which has more payload, the Comau Racer-5 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more payload at 6 kg versus 5 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 mm versus 809 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.03 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the Comau Racer-5 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
Match the pick to the job. The Comau Racer-5 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 5 kg and 809 mm. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm.