PD400UR vs Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers
Side-by-side comparison of PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers (Motoman) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersJapan
Year First Available
- PD400UR2021
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers2021
Verified Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- PD400URACTIVE
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers6
IP Rating (Arm)
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersIP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerscontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersCat.4 PLe
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers—
Programming Languages
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersINFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- PD400URwired touch
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerswireless tablet
Offline Programming
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersMotoSim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllerscommunity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersYaskawa Cockpit
Predictive Maintenance
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot ControllersISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersthrough arm and wrist
Commercial
Service Network
- PD400URregional
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllersglobal
Expected Service Life
- PD400UR—
- Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers10 yrs
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available | 2021 | 2021 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.4 PLe |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | SD600T Series NX Driver | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wireless tablet |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | MotoSim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | community |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network (values differ) | regional | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | — | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Dual Check Safety, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes PD400UR and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers?
PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America. Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers is made by Motoman, based in JP.
When were PD400UR and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers launched?
PD400UR launched in 2021. Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers launched in 2021.
Are PD400UR and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers 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 PD400UR and Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers?
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
PD400UR vs Yaskawa Motoman Robot Controllers 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.