GP88 vs Hand Arm System
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and Hand Arm System (German Aerospace Center (DLR)) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- Hand Arm SystemGermany
Year First Available
- GP88—
- Hand Arm System2010
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- Hand Arm System0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- Hand Arm SystemACTIVE
Cross-Category Comparison
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
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Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and Hand Arm System?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Hand Arm System is made by German Aerospace Center (DLR), based in DE.
How do GP88 and Hand Arm System compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. Hand Arm System scores 28/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of GP88 compare to Hand Arm System?
GP88 has a reach of 2236 mm. Hand Arm System has a reach of 1200 mm.
Are GP88 and Hand Arm System comparable?
GP88 is categorized as Industrial Arm; Hand Arm System as Research. The Product Score is calculated per category, so the absolute scores reflect their respective category tiers.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm And Research robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm And Research 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 GP88 and Hand Arm System?
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
GP88 vs Hand Arm System compares two robots in the industrial-arm and research categories. 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.