Built Robotics Inc. Built Robotics RPD 35vsKUKA KR QUANTEC
Side-by-side comparison of Built Robotics Inc. Built Robotics RPD 35 and KUKA KR QUANTEC: specs, price, use cases and SDKs.

Built Robotics RPD 35
Automates pile driving for utility-scale solar farms.

KR QUANTEC
Heavy-payload industrial arm
Specifications
| Spec | Built Robotics RPD 35 | KR QUANTEC |
|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $0 | $85,000 |
| Category | industrial | industrial |
| Payload | 9979 kg | 300 kg |
| Runtime | 24 h | — |
| Speed | 1.3 m/s | — |
| Weight | 65317 kg | — |
| Reach | 10.64 m | 3100mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 6 |
| Battery | Diesel | — |
- Solar farm construction
- Pile driving
- Autonomous excavation
- Automotive welding
- Palletizing
- Heavy assembly
When to pick which
Choose the Built Robotics RPD 35 for utility-scale renewable energy projects requiring automated foundation installation. This machine is purpose-built for solar farm construction where civil engineering firms must drive thousands of heavy steel piles across vast, uneven outdoor terrains. Its massive 9,979 kg payload capacity and 10.64-meter reach allow it to handle structural components that standard industrial arms cannot lift. With a diesel-powered 24-hour runtime, it excels in remote off-grid deployments where electrical infrastructure is unavailable. Opt for this unit when your primary constraint is high-volume, heavy-duty outdoor throughput rather than indoor precision.
Select the KUKA KR QUANTEC for structured factory environments focused on high-speed production and precision assembly. This 6-axis arm is the standard for automotive welding, heavy-duty palletizing, and material handling within a fixed workspace. While it lacks the RPD 35's mobility, its 300 kg payload and 3,100 mm reach provide the agility needed for complex multi-angle tasks. It is the correct choice for plant managers who require millimetric accuracy and seamless integration into existing industrial workflows via KRL or KUKA.SystemSoftware. Choose this model when your deployment scale is defined by cycle times and spatial efficiency on the shop floor.
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