GP88 vs Z-Arm
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and Z-Arm (Hu Nan Qin Feng Robot Corporation Limited) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Hospitality & F&B buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- Z-ArmChina
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- Z-Arm0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Z-Arm$6,000
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- Z-ArmACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GP88—
- Z-Arm3 kg
Robot Weight
- GP88—
- Z-Arm19 kg
Reach
- GP88—
- Z-Arm200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GP886
- Z-Arm4
Repeatability
- GP88±0.03 mm
- Z-Arm±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GP88—
- Z-Arm1.3 m/s
Performance
MTBF
- GP8828 hrs
- Z-Arm—
Duty Cycle
- GP88—
- Z-Armnot specified
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GP88—
- Z-ArmBuilt-in Motion Controller
Teach Pendant Type
- GP88—
- Z-Armwired button
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- GP88—
- Z-Armnone
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GP88—
- Z-Armother
Internal Cable Routing
- GP88through arm
- Z-Armthrough arm
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Z-Arm$6,000
Service Network
- GP88global
- Z-Armregional
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 19 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.3 m/s |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 28 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | not specified |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | Built-in Motion Controller |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | other |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm | through arm |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $6,000 |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Year First Available, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and Z-Arm?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Z-Arm is made by Hu Nan Qin Feng Robot Corporation Limited, based in CN.
How do GP88 and Z-Arm compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. Z-Arm scores 46/100. 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 Z-Arm?
GP88 has a reach of 2236 mm. Z-Arm has a reach of 400 mm.
Are GP88 and Z-Arm 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 GP88 and Z-Arm?
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
7 min readIndustrial Arms
Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
9 min readIndustrial Arms
Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
8 min readIndustrial Arms
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
About this comparison
GP88 vs Z-Arm 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.