PD400UR vs YK-XGP
Side-by-side comparison of PD400UR (Nitto Seiko America) and YK-XGP (Yamaha Motor) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- PD400UR2021
- YK-XGP—
Verified Deployments
- PD400UR0 Deployments
- YK-XGP0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- PD400URACTIVE
- YK-XGPACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Degrees of Freedom
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP4
Repeatability
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP±0.01 mm
Performance
MTBF
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP50,000 hrs
Duty Cycle
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Safety Category
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPNo
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- PD400URSD600T Series NX Driver
- YK-XGP—
Programming Languages
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPYamaha RCX (proprietary), Python
Teach Pendant Type
- PD400URwired touch
- YK-XGPwired touch
Offline Programming
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPRCX Manager
Digital Twin Support
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPYamaha Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- PD400URISO 9409-1-50-4-M6
- YK-XGPISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPnone
Internal Cable Routing
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGPthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP4
Electrical Lines
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP8
Commercial
Service Network
- PD400URregional
- YK-XGPglobal
Expected Service Life
- PD400UR—
- YK-XGP10 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | — | ±0.01 mm |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | — | 50,000 hrs |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | — | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | No |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | SD600T Series NX Driver | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | Yamaha RCX (proprietary), Python |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | — | RCX Manager |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yamaha Connect |
| 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) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| 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: Manufacturer Country, Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Payload, Reach, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
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Frequently asked
Who makes PD400UR and YK-XGP?
PD400UR is made by Nitto Seiko America. YK-XGP is made by Yamaha Motor.
How do PD400UR and YK-XGP compare on the Robolist Product Score?
PD400UR scores 19/100. YK-XGP scores 19/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are PD400UR and YK-XGP 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-XGP?
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-XGP 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.