Explorer vs LR Mate 200iD
Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and LR Mate 200iD (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplorerUnited Kingdom
- LR Mate 200iDJapan
Year First Available
- Explorer2009
- LR Mate 200iD—
Verified Deployments
- Explorer0 Deployments
- LR Mate 200iD0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ExplorerContact for quote
- LR Mate 200iD$18,000–$25,000 USD
Availability Status
- ExplorerACTIVE
- LR Mate 200iDACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Explorer20 kg
- LR Mate 200iD7 kg
Robot Weight
- Explorer18.6 kg
- LR Mate 200iD20 kg
Reach
- Explorer2,500 mm
- LR Mate 200iD717 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD6
Repeatability
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD±0.01 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDIP67
IP Rating (Wrist)
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDIP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD0.4 s
MTBF
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDactive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDYes
Safety I/O Pairs
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD6
E-Stop Response
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD100 ms
Safe Zone Count
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ExplorerControl and simulation unit
- LR Mate 200iDR-30iB Plus
Programming Languages
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDTP/KAREL, RAPID
Teach Pendant Type
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDwired touch
Offline Programming
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDROBOGUIDE
Digital Twin Support
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDFANUC ZDT
Predictive Maintenance
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDATI
Internal Cable Routing
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD2
Electrical Lines
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD20
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ExplorerContact for quote
- LR Mate 200iD$18,000–$25,000 USD
Warranty
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD1 yrs
Service Network
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iDglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD5 days
Expected Service Life
- Explorer—
- LR Mate 200iD10 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000–$25,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 7 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 18.6 kg | 20 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,500 mm | 717 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.01 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.4 s |
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 6 |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Control and simulation unit | R-30iB Plus |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | TP/KAREL, RAPID |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | ROBOGUIDE |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | FANUC ZDT |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | ATI |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 20 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $18,000–$25,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 days |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | Explorer | LR Mate 200iD |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $21,500 |
| Payback period | — | 5.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $228,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +1063% |
Explorer has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes Explorer and LR Mate 200iD?
Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. LR Mate 200iD is made by FANUC, based in JP.
How do Explorer and LR Mate 200iD compare on the Robo Index?
Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. LR Mate 200iD grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Explorer compare to LR Mate 200iD?
Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. LR Mate 200iD has a reach of 717 mm.
Are Explorer and LR Mate 200iD in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Explorer and LR Mate 200iD?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
Explorer vs LR Mate 200iD compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.