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M-1000/550F-46A

Built by FANUC · Japan

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The M-1000/550F-46A is a Industrial Arm developed by FANUC (Japan), launched 2024. Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 550 kg, reach 4600 mm.

RoboScore

63.5/ 100

Strong evidence

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

4 of 9 signals present

Recomputed nightly from public data. Missing data is skipped, never zero-filled — and rankings are never for sale.

Weighted factors

average of the 4 scored · blanks don't count

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

Ranked #62 of 972 in the Industrial Arm standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #34 · worst #74
#1 · started #41#972

Nothing changed about M-1000/550F-46A itself — these days are its maker's news:

  • 12 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.58 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 12 Sept, taken against 972 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

FANUC's large handling robot announced in November 2024 with 46kg payload capacity and 550mm reach. The M-1000/550F-46A is designed for heavy-duty material handling, palletizing, and manufacturing applications requiring robust and reliable performance in industrial settings.

Flagship features

  • Designed for automotive 'giga casting' and heavy-duty applications
  • Features a serial link design for wider range of motion and smaller floor space
  • High-rigidity robot body design with J2 arm supported on both sides
  • Utilizes the new FANUC R-50iA series robot controller with intelligent features for smart factory initiatives
  • Will be presented at EMO 2025 exhibition in Hanover

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1972

FANUC debuts Cobot and Go at Automate 2026

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
standard industrial
Axes
6
Payload
550 kg

Top 5% of 833 models with this spec

Reach
4600 mm

Top 1% of 714 models with this spec

IP rating
IP67
Mounting
floor
Controller
FANUC R-50iA
Safety cert.
IP67
Force limiting
No
Maturity
commercial
Industries
automotive
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1972

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Industries
automotive,metal fabrication
Applications
giga casting
Sub Category
heavy payload
Movement & precision2
Dof
6
Dof Per Arm
6
Controls & integration2
Compatible Vision
iRVision[5]
Software Platform
ROBOGUIDE
Buying & support4
Price Tier
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Model Variants
M-1000iA
Availability Status
available

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Company milestones

  • May 2026LaunchFANUC debuts Cobot and Go at Automate 2026
  • Jan 2026MilestoneFANUC America social post on M-950/500
  • Mar 2025DeploymentProMat 2025 showcase of M-410/800F-32C
  • May 2024LaunchFANUC launches M-410/800F-32C palletizing robot
  • May 2024MilestoneAEI reports new 800 kg M-410 model development
  • Jan 2022LaunchFANUC introduces M-1000iA heavy-duty robot
  • Jan 2022LaunchFANUC introduces M-1000iA heavy-payload robot
  • 2026MilestoneCRX-10iA/L shown in Automate 2026 applications

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the M-1000/550F-46A?
The M-1000/550F-46A is developed by FANUC, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the M-1000/550F-46A?
The M-1000/550F-46A is a Industrial Arm made by FANUC.
How much does the M-1000/550F-46A cost?
Pricing for the M-1000/550F-46A is not publicly listed — contact FANUC for a quote.
When was the M-1000/550F-46A launched?
The M-1000/550F-46A was launched in 2024.
What are the key specifications of the M-1000/550F-46A?
Key specifications of the M-1000/550F-46A: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 550 kg, reach 4600 mm, ip rating IP67.

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