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JEM Remote Manipulator System

Discontinued

Built by Hitachi · Japan· Launched 2008

Updated Jun 2026·methodology

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Made by HitachiOpen company

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40.2/ 100

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On sale15%10/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%70/100
Specs on file23%92/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%26/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet
Discontinued

Overview

robotic arm of the Japanese Experiment Module Kibo on the International Space Station JEM Remote Manipulator System is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Flagship features

  • The Main Arm can repair the Small Fine Arm through extravehicular activities
  • The system is designed to operate for more than 10 years in orbit
  • It utilizes TV cameras for crew monitoring during operation

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
7000 kg
±50 mm
JEMRMS Console
Code python, offline programming
Semiconductor, life sciences, materials science
10000 mm

Reaches further than 99% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

780 kg

Heavier than 80% of 360 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
visual inspection,failure analysis,materials characterization
Movement & precision2
6
Max Speed M S
0.06
Controls & integration2
Yes
No
Buying & support4
Datasheet Url
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Model Variants
HT7800II,HT7820,HT7830
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
United States,Canada,Mexico,Brazil

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Apr 2023PartnershipRobotic SI business merger announced
  • 2021AcquisitionKyoto Robotics acquired
  • Jan 2017MilestoneEMIEW3 described in public video as part of a cloud-connected robot platform
  • Jan 2011LaunchEMIEW3 shown as a humanoid service robot for stores and public facilities
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneFounded Hitachi
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneBecame independent company

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Hitachi in the news

the maker

2 events · last 12 months

  • Mar 23Hitachi Establishes AI Robot Demonstration Hub in Tokyo, Aims to Reduce Work Time by Up to 80% to Alleviate Labor Shortages
  • Dec 18 '25Hitachi to employ AI humanoid robots as Japan seeks homegrown tech

News about Hitachi, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 2 outlets, so a maker cannot add to it. It never changes this robot's RoboScore (the evidence half of the RoboIndex) and it can move it up a board by at most 15 points. See all Hitachi news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the JEM Remote Manipulator System?
The JEM Remote Manipulator System is developed by Hitachi, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the JEM Remote Manipulator System?
The JEM Remote Manipulator System is a Industrial Arm made by Hitachi.
How much does the JEM Remote Manipulator System cost?
Pricing for the JEM Remote Manipulator System is not publicly listed. Contact Hitachi for a quote.
When was the JEM Remote Manipulator System launched?
The JEM Remote Manipulator System was launched in 2008.
What are the key specifications of the JEM Remote Manipulator System?
Key specifications of the JEM Remote Manipulator System: payload 7000 kg, reach 10000 mm, repeatability ±50 mm, weight 780 kg, controller JEMRMS Console.

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