Motoman GP-Series vs PD400UR
Side-by-side comparison of Motoman GP-Series (Motoman) and PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Motoman GP-SeriesJapan
- PD400UR—
Year First Available
- Motoman GP-Series—
- PD400UR2021
Verified Deployments
- Motoman GP-Series0 Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Motoman GP-SeriesACTIVE
- PD400URACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Motoman GP-Series927 mm
- PD400UR—
Payload
- Motoman GP-Series7 kg
- PD400UR—
Degrees of Freedom
- Motoman GP-Series6
- PD400UR—
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Motoman GP-Seriescontinuous 24 7
- PD400UR—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- Motoman GP-SeriesYes
- PD400UR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Motoman GP-SeriesYRC1000
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
Programming Languages
- Motoman GP-SeriesINFORM
- PD400UR—
Teach Pendant Type
- Motoman GP-Seriessmart pad
- PD400URwired touch
Offline Programming
- Motoman GP-SeriesMotoSim
- PD400UR—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- Motoman GP-SeriesYaskawa Cockpit
- PD400UR—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- Motoman GP-SeriesISO 9409-1
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
Internal Cable Routing
- Motoman GP-Seriesthrough arm and wrist
- PD400UR—
Commercial
Warranty
- Motoman GP-Series1 yrs
- PD400UR—
Service Network
- Motoman GP-Seriesglobal
- PD400URregional
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Japan | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 927 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 7 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | YRC1000 | SD600T Series NX Driver |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | INFORM | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | MotoSim | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | Yaskawa Cockpit | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety Category, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Changer (ISO), Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Motoman GP-Series and PD400UR?
Motoman GP-Series is made by Motoman, based in JP. PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America.
How do Motoman GP-Series and PD400UR compare on the Robolist Product Score?
Motoman GP-Series scores 28/100. PD400UR scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Motoman GP-Series and PD400UR 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 Motoman GP-Series and PD400UR?
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
Motoman GP-Series vs PD400UR 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.