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M-950

Built by FANUC · Japan

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The M-950 is a Industrial Arm developed by FANUC (Japan), launched 2024. Key specifications: arm class ultra heavy, payload 500 kg, reach 2830 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm.

RoboScore

60.3/ 100

Strong evidence

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

5 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 5 scored · blanks don't count

Commercial maturity15%75/100
Deployment footprint23%unknown
Proven track record9%40/100
Spec completeness23%95/100
Company financial health11%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%100/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #157 of 972 in the Industrial Arm standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #116 · worst #177
#1 · started #119#972

Nothing changed about M-950 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 new heavy-payload handling robot announced in January 2024 with a payload capacity of 500kg. The M-950 is designed for large-scale material handling operations in manufacturing, automotive, and heavy industrial applications requiring robust and reliable performance.

At a glance

  • Built for material handling and palletizing
  • Used across automotive, metal fabrication and logistics
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1972

FANUC debuts Cobot and Go at Automate 2026

Price

purchase

Availability

available

Specifications

Category: Industrial Arm
Arm class
ultra heavy
Payload
500 kg

Top 6% of 833 models with this spec

Reach
2830 mm

Top 13% of 714 models with this spec

Repeatability
±0.1 mm

Top 83% of 628 models with this spec

IP rating
IP67/IP54
Mounting
floor
Controller
R-30iB
Programming
teach pendant,code ros
Safety cert.
IP67, IP54
Industries
automotive, electrical, construction
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1972

Detailed specifications

What it is built for4
Duty Cycle
continuous 24 7
Industries
automotive,metal fabrication,logistics
Applications
assembly,spot welding,pick and place,palletizing,material handling,material removal,dispensing
Primary Applications
material handling,palletizing
Movement & precision1
Dof
6
Controls & integration1
Ros Compatible
true
Buying & support7
Price Tier
40-80K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
M-950iA/500
Price On Request
true
Availability Status
available
Service Network Density
global
Other details1
Ros Industrial Support
vendor supported

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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-950?
The M-950 is developed by FANUC, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the M-950?
The M-950 is a Industrial Arm made by FANUC.
How much does the M-950 cost?
Pricing for the M-950 is not publicly listed — contact FANUC for a quote.
When was the M-950 launched?
The M-950 was launched in 2024.
What are the key specifications of the M-950?
Key specifications of the M-950: arm class ultra heavy, payload 500 kg, reach 2830 mm, repeatability ±0.1 mm, ip rating IP67/IP54.

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