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JEM Remote Manipulator System

Discontinued

Built by Hitachi · Japan

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
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The JEM Remote Manipulator System is a Industrial Arm developed by Hitachi (Japan), launched 2008. Key specifications: payload 7000 kg, reach 10000 mm, repeatability ±50 mm, weight 780 kg. The JEM Remote Manipulator System has been discontinued by the manufacturer.

RoboScore

40.2/ 100

Speculative — thin evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

4 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%10/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%70/100
Spec completeness23%92/100
Company financial health11%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Not in the Industrial Arm standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2008. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Discontinued

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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

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1910

Robotic SI business merger announced

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Payload
7000 kg
Reach
10000 mm
Repeatability
±50 mm
Weight
780 kg
Controller
JEMRMS Console
Programming
code python,offline programming
Industries
semiconductor, life_sciences, materials_science
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1910

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
visual inspection,failure analysis,materials characterization
Movement & precision2
Dof
6
Max Speed M S
0.06
Controls & integration2
Api Available
true
Ros Compatible
false
Buying & support4
Datasheet Url
View Link
Model Variants
HT7800II,HT7820,HT7830
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
United States,Canada,Mexico,Brazil

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Company milestones

  • Apr 2023PartnershipRobotic SI business merger announced
  • 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
  • 2021AcquisitionKyoto Robotics acquired
  • MilestoneFounded Hitachi
  • MilestoneBecame independent company

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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