YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 vs YK-TW
Side-by-side comparison of YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 (YASAKAWA) and YK-TW (Yamaha Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TWJapan
Year First Available
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW2012
Verified Deployments
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 500 Deployments
- YK-TW0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
- YK-TWContact for quote
Availability Status
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ACTIVE
- YK-TWACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5050 kg
- YK-TW5 kg
Reach
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 502,061 mm
- YK-TW500 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 506
- YK-TW4
Repeatability
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50±0.03 mm
- YK-TW±0.01 mm
Robot Weight
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50570 kg
- YK-TW27 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP54
- YK-TWIP20
IP Rating (Wrist)
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IP67
- YK-TW—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW0.3 s
Duty Cycle
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50not specified
- YK-TWcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50active model based
- YK-TWpassive
Safety
Safety Category
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Cat.3 PLd
- YK-TWCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
- YK-TWNo
Safety I/O Pairs
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW8
Safe Zone Count
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW4
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50YRC1000
- YK-TWRCX340
Programming Languages
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50INFORM
- YK-TWYamaha PCL (proprietary)
Teach Pendant Type
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50wired touch
- YK-TWwired touch
Offline Programming
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50MotoSim
- YK-TWYamaha RCX340 Studio
Digital Twin Support
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yes
- YK-TWNo
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50vendor supported
- YK-TWnone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50Yaskawa Cockpit
- YK-TW—
Cybersecurity Certs
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2
- YK-TW—
Predictive Maintenance
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ml based
- YK-TWthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50ISO 9409-1
- YK-TWISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50proprietary
- YK-TWnone
Internal Cable Routing
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50through arm and wrist
- YK-TWthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW2
Electrical Lines
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW8
Commercial
Price (USD)
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50$30,000–$39,900 USD
- YK-TWContact for quote
Service Network
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50global
- YK-TWglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50—
- YK-TW5 days
Expected Service Life
- YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 5015 yrs
- YK-TW10 yrs
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | — | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | — | 2012 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $30,000–$39,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 50 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,061 mm | 500 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 570 kg | 27 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP20 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.3 s |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | passive |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category | Cat.3 PLd | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 4 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | YRC1000 | RCX340 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | INFORM | Yamaha PCL (proprietary) |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | MotoSim | Yamaha RCX340 Studio |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | Yaskawa Cockpit | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1, IEC 62443 SL2 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | proprietary | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | — | 2 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $30,000–$39,900 USD | Contact for quote |
| Service Network | global | global |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | — | 5 days |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 15 yrs | 10 yrs |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, MTBF, E-Stop Response, Communication Protocols, Warranty
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 | YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 | YK-TW |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $34,950 | No price |
| Payback period | 8.4 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $215,050 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +615% | — |
YK-TW has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 and YK-TW?
YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 is made by YASAKAWA. YK-TW is made by Yamaha Robotics, based in JP.
How do YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 and YK-TW compare on the Robo Score?
YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 scores 66.0 on the Robo Score. YK-TW scores 63.8. 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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 compare to YK-TW?
YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 has a reach of 2061 mm. YK-TW has a reach of 500 mm.
Are YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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
YASAKAWA/MOTOMAN GP 50 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 Robo Score is calculated.