GP88 vs Meca500
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and Meca500 (Mecademic) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- Meca500Canada
Year First Available
- GP88—
- Meca5002015
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- Meca5000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Meca500$15,000
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- Meca500ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- GP88—
- Meca500330 mm
Repeatability
- GP88±0.03 mm
- Meca500±0.005 mm
Payload
- GP88—
- Meca5001 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- GP88—
- Meca500IP 40
Degrees of Freedom
- GP886
- Meca5006
Robot Weight
- GP88—
- Meca5004.6 kg
Performance
MTBF
- GP8828 hrs
- Meca500—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- GP88—
- Meca500embedded
Teach Pendant Type
- GP88—
- Meca500none
End-Effector
Internal Cable Routing
- GP88through arm
- Meca500—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- Meca500$15,000
Service Network
- GP88global
- Meca500—
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | Canada |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2015 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 330 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.005 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | 1 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | — | IP 40 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | — | 4.6 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 28 hrs | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | — | embedded |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $15,000 |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
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), Duty Cycle, 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, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes GP88 and Meca500?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. Meca500 is made by Mecademic, based in CA.
How do GP88 and Meca500 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. Meca500 scores 56/100. 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 Meca500?
GP88 has a reach of 2236 mm. Meca500 has a reach of 225 mm.
Are GP88 and Meca500 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 Meca500?
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 Meca500 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.