GEN72-B vs YK-XG Series
Side-by-side comparison of GEN72-B (RealMan Robotics) and YK-XG Series (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GEN72-BChina

- YK-XG SeriesJapan

Year First Available
- GEN72-B2024

- YK-XG Series—

Verified Deployments
- GEN72-B0 Deployments

- YK-XG Series0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GEN72-BACTIVE

- YK-XG SeriesACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GEN72-B2 kg

- YK-XG Series20 kg

Robot Weight
- GEN72-B6.6 kg

- YK-XG Series—

Reach
- GEN72-B600 mm

- YK-XG Series600 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series4

Repeatability
- GEN72-B±1 mm

- YK-XG Series±0.01 mm

Max TCP Speed
- GEN72-B1.9 m/s

- YK-XG Series—

IP Rating (Arm)
- GEN72-BIP54

- YK-XG SeriesIP20

Performance
MTBF
- GEN72-B30,000 hrs

- YK-XG Series—

Duty Cycle
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriescontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriespassive

Safety
Safety Category
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesCat.3 PLd

Dual Check Safety
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesYes

Safety I/O Pairs
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series8

E-Stop Response
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series100 ms

Safe Zone Count
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series4

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GEN72-B統合型

- YK-XG SeriesRCX340 / RCX341

Programming Languages
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesYamaha G-code, Yamaha BASIC-like language, RAPID (optional)

Teach Pendant Type
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Serieswired touch

Offline Programming
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesYamaha RoboGuide

Digital Twin Support
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesNo

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriesnone

IoT / Cloud Platform
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesYamaha Connect

Cybersecurity Certs
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesIEC 62443 SL1

Predictive Maintenance
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriesthreshold based

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG SeriesISO 9409-1

Tool Changer (ISO)
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriesproprietary

Internal Cable Routing
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriesthrough arm and wrist

Pneumatic Lines
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series2

Electrical Lines
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series8

Commercial
Service Network
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Seriesglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series30 days

Expected Service Life
- GEN72-B—

- YK-XG Series10 yrs

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | China | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2024 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 2 kg | 20 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 6.6 kg | — |
| Reach | 600 mm | 600 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±1 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 1.9 m/s | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| Performance | ||
| 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) | — | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 8 |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | — | 100 ms |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | 統合型 | RCX340 / RCX341 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | Yamaha G-code, Yamaha BASIC-like language, RAPID (optional) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | Yamaha RoboGuide |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yamaha Connect |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL1 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold 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 |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | — | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | — | 30 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: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Communication Protocols, 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-XG Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
GEN72-B, YK-XG Series 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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes GEN72-B and YK-XG Series?
GEN72-B is made by RealMan Robotics, based in CN. YK-XG Series is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.
How do GEN72-B and YK-XG Series compare on the Robo Index?
GEN72-B grades AA on the Robo Index. YK-XG Series 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.
Are GEN72-B and YK-XG Series 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-XG Series?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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About this comparison
GEN72-B vs YK-XG Series 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.