PD400UR vs YK-TW

Side-by-side comparison of PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) and YK-TW (Yamaha Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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PD400UR18.6

YK-TW0.0

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Year First Available

PD400UR2021
YK-TW—

Verified Deployments

PD400UR0 Deployments
YK-TW0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

PD400URACTIVE
YK-TWACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Degrees of Freedom

PD400UR—
YK-TW4

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
YK-TW—

Teach Pendant Type

PD400URwired touch
YK-TW—

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
YK-TW—

Commercial

Service Network

PD400URregional
YK-TWglobal

	PD400URindustrial-armNitto Seiko America 18.6Product Score	YK-TWindustrial-armYamaha Motor 0.0Product Score
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
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
Degrees of Freedom (values differ)	—	4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model (values differ)	SD600T Series NX Driver	—
Teach Pendant Type (values differ)	wired touch	—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard (values differ)	ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6	—
Commercial
Service Network (values differ)	regional	global

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Repeatability, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, 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 Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life

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Frequently asked

Who makes PD400UR and YK-TW?

PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America. YK-TW is made by Yamaha Motor.

How do PD400UR and YK-TW compare on the Robolist Product Score?

PD400UR scores 19/100. YK-TW scores 0/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are PD400UR and YK-TW 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 YK-TW?

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 YK-TW 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.