Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) vs Yaskawa Motoman GP7

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

KUKA0 of 5 categories
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)

Fast small robot for high-speed handling.

Yaskawa4 of 5 categories
Yaskawa Motoman GP7

Compact fast robot for small parts assembly

Specification duel

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

6 kg
Payload
7 kg
901 mm
Reach
927 mm
±0.03 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
6
Axes
6
52 kg
Robot mass
34 kg
2012
Introducedreference
2017

The verdict

On paper these two are close, 6 kg against 7 kg and 901 mm against 927 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) on the KR C4 compact and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 on the YRC1000, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 lists Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly, with the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) stretching to material handling and machine tending and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 to small parts handling and dispensing.

KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
  • High speed
  • Multiple mounting options
Yaskawa Motoman GP7
  • High speed for light payload work
  • Slim wrist for tight fixture access
  • Washdown rated wrist for light fluids
  • Compact footprint

Common questions

Which has more payload, the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 has more payload at 7 kg versus 6 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 has more reach at 927 mm versus 901 mm.
Which is more precise?
The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
Should I choose the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
Match the pick to the job. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 927 mm.