Moonlight parallel robot vs YK-XGP
Side-by-side comparison of Moonlight parallel robot (Flexiv Ltd.) and YK-XGP (Yamaha Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Moonlight parallel robotChina
- YK-XGP—
Year First Available
- Moonlight parallel robot2016
- YK-XGP—
Verified Deployments
- Moonlight parallel robot0 Deployments
- YK-XGP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- YK-XGPContact for quote
Availability Status
- Moonlight parallel robotACTIVE
- YK-XGPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- Moonlight parallel robot±0.05 mm
- YK-XGP±0.01 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- Moonlight parallel robotIP65
- YK-XGP—
Reach
- Moonlight parallel robot1,200 mm
- YK-XGP—
Payload
- Moonlight parallel robot38 kg
- YK-XGP—
Degrees of Freedom
- Moonlight parallel robot3
- YK-XGP4
Robot Weight
- Moonlight parallel robot7 kg
- YK-XGP—
Performance
MTBF
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGP50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPNo
Controller & Programming
Programming Languages
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPYamaha RCX (proprietary), Python
Teach Pendant Type
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPwired touch
Offline Programming
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPRCX Manager
Digital Twin Support
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPYamaha Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPnone
Internal Cable Routing
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGP4
Electrical Lines
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGP8
Commercial
Price (USD)
- Moonlight parallel robot$32,500
- YK-XGPContact for quote
Service Network
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGPglobal
Expected Service Life
- Moonlight parallel robot—
- YK-XGP10 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2016 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP65 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,200 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 38 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 3 | 4 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 7 kg | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | Yamaha RCX (proprietary), Python |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RCX Manager |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yamaha Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $32,500 | Contact for quote |
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
| 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes Moonlight parallel robot and YK-XGP?
Moonlight parallel robot is made by Flexiv Ltd., based in CN. YK-XGP is made by Yamaha Motor.
How do Moonlight parallel robot and YK-XGP compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Moonlight parallel robot scores 64/100. YK-XGP scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of Moonlight parallel robot compare to YK-XGP?
Moonlight parallel robot has a reach of 1200 mm. YK-XGP has a reach of 1000 mm.
Are Moonlight parallel robot and YK-XGP 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 Moonlight parallel robot and YK-XGP?
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
Moonlight parallel robot vs YK-XGP 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.