GP88 vs CoboWeld
Side-by-side comparison of GP88 (Yaskawa) and CoboWeld (ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- GP88Japan
- CoboWeld—
Verified Deployments
- GP880 Deployments
- CoboWeld0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- CoboWeld$7,200
Availability Status
- GP88ACTIVE
- CoboWeldACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- GP88—
- CoboWeld9 kg
Reach
- GP88—
- CoboWeld2,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- GP886
- CoboWeld6
Repeatability
- GP88±0.03 mm
- CoboWeld±0.05 mm
Max TCP Speed
- GP88—
- CoboWeld0.1 m/s
Performance
MTBF
- GP8828 hrs
- CoboWeld—
Duty Cycle
- GP88—
- CoboWeldcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- GP88—
- CoboWeldother
Controller & Programming
Teach Pendant Type
- GP88—
- CoboWeldno pendant (browser UI)
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- GP88—
- CoboWeldISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- GP88through arm
- CoboWeldthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Price (USD)
- GP88Contact for quote
- CoboWeld$7,200
Service Network
- GP88global
- CoboWeldregional
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $7,200 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | — | 9 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | — | 2,400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 0.1 m/s |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 28 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | other |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | no pendant (browser UI) |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $7,200 |
| 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, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Controller Model, Programming Languages, Offline Programming, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, 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 CoboWeld?
GP88 is made by Yaskawa, based in JP. CoboWeld is made by ShanDong Unistar Machinery Co., Ltd..
How do GP88 and CoboWeld compare on the Robolist Product Score?
GP88 scores 49/100. CoboWeld scores 37/100. 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 CoboWeld?
GP88 has a reach of 2236 mm. CoboWeld has a reach of 2400 mm.
Are GP88 and CoboWeld 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 CoboWeld?
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 CoboWeld 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.