Explorer vs YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50
Side-by-side comparison of Explorer (OC Robotics) and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 (YASAKAWA) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ExplorerUnited Kingdom
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Year First Available
- Explorer2009
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Verified Deployments
- Explorer0 Deployments
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ExplorerContact for quote
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Availability Status
- ExplorerACTIVE
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- Explorer20 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5050 kg
Robot Weight
- Explorer18.6 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50570 kg
Reach
- Explorer2,500 mm
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 502,061 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 506
Repeatability
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50±0.03 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50not specified
Vibration Damping
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50active model based
Safety
Safety Category
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ExplorerControl and simulation unit
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50YRC1000
Programming Languages
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50INFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50wired touch
Offline Programming
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50MotoSim
Digital Twin Support
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yaskawa Cockpit
Cybersecurity Certs
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50through arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ExplorerContact for quote
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Service Network
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50global
Expected Service Life
- Explorer—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5015 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United Kingdom | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2009 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 50 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 18.6 kg | 570 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,500 mm | 2,061 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.03 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Control and simulation unit | YRC1000 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | MotoSim |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 15 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, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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 | YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $34,950 |
| Payback period | — | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $215,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +615% |
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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
Explorer is made by OC Robotics, based in GB. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 is made by YASAKAWA.
How do Explorer and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 compare on the Robo Index?
Explorer grades AA on the Robo Index. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 grades AA. 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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
Explorer has a reach of 2500 mm. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 has a reach of 2061 mm.
Are Explorer and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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.