GEN72-B vs YK-TW
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and YK-TW (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina
- YK-TWJapan
Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024
- YK-TW2012
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE
- YK-TWACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg
- YK-TW5 kg
Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm
- YK-TW500 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW4
Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm
- YK-TW±0.01 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s
- YK-TW—
Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg
- YK-TW27 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54
- YK-TWIP20
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW0.3 s
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs
- YK-TW—
Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWpassive
Safety
Safety Category
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW8
Safe Zone Count
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型
- YK-TWRCX340
Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWYamaha PCL (proprietary)
Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWwired touch
Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWYamaha RCX340 Studio
Digital Twin Support
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWnone
Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWnone
Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW2
Electrical Lines
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW8
Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TWglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW5 days
Expected Service Life
- GEN72-B—
- YK-TW10 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | 2012 |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 2 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 600 mm | 500 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 6.6 kg | 27 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| MTBF (values differ) | 30,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | passive |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | RCX340 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | Yamaha PCL (proprietary) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yamaha RCX340 Studio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| 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) | — | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| 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: Verified Deployments, Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), E-Stop Response, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Price (USD), Warranty
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 | GEN72-B | YK-TW |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, YK-TW have 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes GEN72-B and YK-TW?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. YK-TW is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.
When were GEN72-B and YK-TW launched?
GEN72-B launched in 2024. YK-TW launched in 2012.
How do GEN72-B and YK-TW compare on the Robo Score?
GEN72-B scores 72.2 on the Robo Score. YK-TW scores 63.1. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are GEN72-B and YK-TW 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 GEN72-B and YK-TW?
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
GEN72-B vs YK-TW 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 Score is calculated.