RP4 vs YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50
Side-by-side comparison of RP4 (Rh Robotics) and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 (YASAKAWA) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Year First Available
- RP42022
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Verified Deployments
- RP40 Deployments
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 500 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- RP4$25,000 USD
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Availability Status
- RP4ACTIVE
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- RP43 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5050 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP54
Reach
- RP4400 mm
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 502,061 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- RP44
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 506
Repeatability
- RP4±0.02 mm
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50±0.03 mm
Max TCP Speed
- RP44.7 m/s
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Robot Weight
- RP416 kg
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50570 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP67
Performance
Duty Cycle
- RP4multi shift
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50not specified
Vibration Damping
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50active model based
Safety
Safety Category
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- RP4RC8
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50YRC1000
Programming Languages
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50INFORM
Teach Pendant Type
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50wired touch
Offline Programming
- RP4WINCAPS III Offline Software
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50MotoSim
Digital Twin Support
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yaskawa Cockpit
Cybersecurity Certs
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2
Predictive Maintenance
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- RP4—
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- RP43
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Electrical Lines
- RP415
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- RP4$25,000 USD
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
Service Network
- RP4global
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50global
Expected Service Life
- RP45 yrs
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5015 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2022 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $25,000 USD | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 3 kg | 50 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | — | IP54 |
| Reach (values differ) | 400 mm | 2,061 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 4 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.02 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | 4.7 m/s | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 16 kg | 570 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | — | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | multi shift | not specified |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | — | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | RC8 | YRC1000 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | — | INFORM |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | WINCAPS III Offline Software | MotoSim |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | — | Yaskawa Cockpit |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | — | IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2 |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | — | ml based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | — | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | — | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 15 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $25,000 USD | $30,000–$39,900 USD |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 5 yrs | 15 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Manufacturer Country, Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | RP4 | YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $25,000 | $34,950 |
| Payback period | 6.0 mo | 8.4 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $225,000 | $215,050 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +900% | +615% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes RP4 and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
RP4 is made by Rh Robotics. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 is made by YASAKAWA.
How do RP4 and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 compare on the Robo Score?
RP4 scores 67.9 on the Robo Score. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 scores 66.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of RP4 compare to YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
RP4 has a reach of 400 mm. YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 has a reach of 2061 mm.
Are RP4 and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 RP4 and YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50?
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
RP4 vs YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 Robo Score is calculated.