KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 Overview
The KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 is a 4-axis SCARA robot with a payload of 6 kg, a maximum reach of 700 mm and a pose repeatability of ±0.02 mm. It is designed for fast assembly, joining and pick-and-place tasks. The robot weighs about 22 kg, is installed on the floor and runs on the KUKA KR C5 micro controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 |
Manufacturer | KUKA |
Model | KR SCARA KR 6 R700 |
Category | Robot arm / SCARA robot |
Payload | 6 kg |
Reach | 700 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Speed | 157 cycles per minute (25/305/25 mm cycle, 1 kg) |
Axes (DoF) | 4 |
Controller | KUKA KR C5 micro |
Interfaces | PROFINET; PROFIsafe; EtherNet/IP; CIP Safety; EtherCAT; Ethernet; 16 digital inputs / 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | CE; ISO 10218-1; ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3 / PL d; UL/CSA |
Price | From USD 11,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Assembly
Pick and place
Testing
Electronics handling
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
4 axes
Payload 6 kg
Reach 700 mm
Repeatability ±0.02 mm
Weight 22 kg
Mounting floor
Controller KR C5 micro
KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 Review Summary
KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 is a SCARA robot built around 6 kg payload capacity and 700 mm reach. The product listing associates it with assembly, pick and place, testing. The main selection question is whether its published working envelope and controller fit the intended cell.
For buyers comparing automation options, this model is best evaluated against the part mass, tool mass, cycle path and installation geometry together. The catalog price is a starting point and does not describe a complete integrated cell.
Pros
Payload and reach: 6 kg payload capacity with 700 mm reach.
Application fit: the catalog lists assembly, pick and place, testing.
Controller: KUKA KR C5 micro
Cons
Motion range: 4 axes provide less tool-orientation freedom than a six-axis arm.
System sizing: payload, reach, end effector and installation requirements must be validated together.
Who It Is For
The KR SCARA KR 6 R700 merits evaluation by manufacturers whose task matches the listed 6 kg payload, 700 mm reach and 4-axis motion, especially for assembly, pick and place, testing. It suits a project team ready to validate cycle performance, controller configuration, tooling and safety requirements before purchase.
Full review: KUKA KR SCARA KR 6 R700 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 6 kg Robot
