LPH-040 vs YB-MD20
Side-by-side comparison of LPH-040 (DENSO) and YB-MD20 (Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- LPH-040Japan
- YB-MD20China
Year First Available
- LPH-0402019
- YB-MD20—
Verified Deployments
- LPH-0400 Deployments
- YB-MD200 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- LPH-040$5,392
- YB-MD20$4,600
Availability Status
- LPH-040ACTIVE
- YB-MD20ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- LPH-0403 kg
- YB-MD2030 kg
Reach
- LPH-040400 mm
- YB-MD201,900 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- LPH-0404
- YB-MD204
Repeatability
- LPH-040±0.02 mm
- YB-MD20±0.04 mm
Max TCP Speed
- LPH-0404.7 m/s
- YB-MD20—
Robot Weight
- LPH-04016 kg
- YB-MD20350 kg
Performance
Duty Cycle
- LPH-040multi shift
- YB-MD20continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20none
Safety
Safety Category
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20No
Safe Zone Count
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD202
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- LPH-040RC8
- YB-MD20PLC
Teach Pendant Type
- LPH-040no pendant (browser UI)
- YB-MD20wired touch
Offline Programming
- LPH-040WINCAPS III Offline Software
- YB-MD20—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20none
Predictive Maintenance
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20none
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20none
Internal Cable Routing
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD20external only
Pneumatic Lines
- LPH-0403
- YB-MD20—
Electrical Lines
- LPH-04015
- YB-MD20—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- LPH-040$5,392
- YB-MD20$4,600
Warranty
- LPH-040—
- YB-MD201 yrs
Service Network
- LPH-040global
- YB-MD20sparse
Expected Service Life
- LPH-0405 yrs
- YB-MD2010 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2019 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $5,392 | $4,600 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 30 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 400 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 4 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4.7 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 16 kg | 350 kg |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | none |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | RC8 | PLC |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | no pendant (browser UI) | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | WINCAPS III Offline Software | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | none |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $5,392 | $4,600 |
| Warranty (values differ) | — | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | sparse |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 5 yrs | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Programming Languages, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes LPH-040 and YB-MD20?
LPH-040 is made by DENSO, based in JP. YB-MD20 is made by Suzhou Yangbang Machine Co., Ltd, based in CN.
How much does LPH-040 cost compared to YB-MD20?
LPH-040 is listed at $5,392. YB-MD20 is listed at $4,600.
How do LPH-040 and YB-MD20 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
LPH-040 scores 63/100. YB-MD20 scores 22/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of LPH-040 compare to YB-MD20?
LPH-040 has a reach of 400 mm. YB-MD20 has a reach of 1900 mm.
Are LPH-040 and YB-MD20 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 LPH-040 and YB-MD20?
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
LPH-040 vs YB-MD20 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.