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M-1000iA

Built by FANUC · Japan

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The M-1000iA is a Industrial Arm developed by FANUC (Japan). Key specifications: axes 6, payload 1000 kg, reach 3253 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.

RoboScore

64.2/ 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%94/100
Company financial health11%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%100/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #37 of 971 in the Industrial Arm standing.

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Where it has stood71 days · best #22 · worst #59
#1 · started #24#971

Nothing changed about M-1000iA itself — these days are its maker's news:

  • 12 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.58 — the board noticed.
  • 22 Sept Its maker's news lifted the score 0.71 — the board noticed.
  • 8 Oct Its maker's news lifted the score 0.76 — the board noticed.

One reading per day since 3 Aug, when the current ordering began. The rank above is the reading for 14 Oct, taken against 971 robots — the standing itself is live, so a robot added since then counts there and not here yet.

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Overview

Entdecken Sie den FANUC M‑1000iA, einen leistungsstarken 6-Achs-Industrieroboter für Schwerlast-Handling und anspruchsvolle Automatisierung mit hoher Traglast in industriellen Anwendungen.

At a glance

  • Built for material handling, assembly and dispensing
  • Programmed through R 30𝑖B Plus

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1972

FANUC introduces M-1000iA heavy-payload robot

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Axes
6
Payload
1000 kg

Top 3% of 851 models with this spec

Reach
3253 mm

Top 5% of 730 models with this spec

Repeatability
±0.1 mm

Top 83% of 646 models with this spec

Weight
5300 kg
IP rating
IP54
Mounting
floor
Controller
R-30iB Plus
Safety cert.
CE
Force limiting
No
Maturity
commercial
Industries
material handling
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1972

Detailed specifications

What it is built for1
Applications
material handling,assembly,dispensing,machine tending,material removal,spot welding
Movement & precision1
Dof
6
Sensing & perception1
Force Torque Present
No
Controls & integration1
Software Platform
R-30𝑖B Plus
Buying & support3
Price Tier
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Availability Status
available

Who runs it· deployment evidence

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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

FANUC in the news

the maker

8 events

Japan's Fanuc, Google team up on AI-automated welding robots

News about FANUC, the maker — not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 24 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 FANUC news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the M-1000iA?
The M-1000iA is developed by FANUC, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the M-1000iA?
The M-1000iA is a Industrial Arm made by FANUC.
How much does the M-1000iA cost?
Pricing for the M-1000iA is not publicly listed — contact FANUC for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the M-1000iA?
Key specifications of the M-1000iA: axes 6, payload 1000 kg, reach 3253 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm, weight 5300 kg.

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