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MELFA

Built by Mitsubishi Electric · Japan

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Mitsubishi ElectricListed · TSE 6503Open company

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RoboScore

60.5/ 100

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On sale15%100/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%Not counted yet
Specs on file23%95/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%41/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

It is one of the smallest 20kg payload robots in the industry, and it can be integrated into narrow devices and processes with limited operating ranges.

Key specs

  • Programmed through MELSOFT RT ToolBox3
  • Rated for operation at 0°C to 40°C

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Standard industrial
IP30
Floor, ceiling, wall-mounted
CR800-02VQ
NRTL, CSA
Yes

21% of industrial arm robots have it

Commercial
6

More joints than 33% of 805 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

21 kg

Carries more than 58% of 855 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

649 mm

Reaches further than 18% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

±0.02 mm

More precise than 79% of 648 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

21 kg

Heavier than 23% of 360 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

4.2 m/s

Faster than 73% of 205 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

Movement & precision2
6
Max Speed M S
4.2
Sensing & perception1
Yes
Controls & integration1
Software Platform
MELSOFT RT ToolBox3
Safety & certification1
0°C to 40°C
Buying & support1
Model Variants
RV-2FRL-Q,RV-2FRLB-Q
Other details6
Cycle Time S
0.7
Melfa Fr Plus
Offers reduced positioning time and improved trajectory accuracy with the 'MELFA High Drive function' and supports a wider range of applications with 'expanded force sensor lineup'.
Melfa Smart Plus
Advanced intelligent functions provide leading-edge functions for all phases of customer’s operations, from design and startup through to operation and maintenance.
Intelligent Options
By utilizing for advanced options such as teaching box, high precision vision sensors and force sensor, it can automate the advanced work that couldn't be done until now.
Vertical Articulated Robot
Capable of covering a large work area and large load capacity. Suitable for a broad range of layouts, from complex assemble and processing to transporting machine parts.
Horizontal Articulated Robot
Ideal for a wide range of fields, from high-volume production of foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals that demands fast operation, through to assembly work where high levels of precision are required.

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • Oct 2020DeploymentMELFA ASSISTA revealed at Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2020
  • 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launches in the Americas
  • 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launch
  • Jul 2014AwardR&D 100 Award for MELFA-3D Vision system
  • 1954MilestoneBecame a public entity
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneFirst vertical-axle hydraulic generator
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneCompany founded
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRV-20FRL product page

Mitsubishi Electric in the news

the maker

8 events · last 12 months

  • Oct 26Mitsubishi Electric Develops Industry-First Machining System Integrating Humanoid Robots with CNC Machine Tools
  • Oct 21Mitsubishi Electric Links Humanoid Robots and Machine Tools Directly via AI, Aiming for Unmanned Factory by 2030 in Industry-First System
  • Oct 15Mitsubishi Electric’s New AI Helps Rescue Robots Hear Survivors After Disasters

News about Mitsubishi Electric, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 8 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 Mitsubishi Electric news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the MELFA?
The MELFA is developed by Mitsubishi Electric, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the MELFA?
The MELFA is a Industrial Arm made by Mitsubishi Electric.
How much does the MELFA cost?
Pricing for the MELFA is not publicly listed. Contact Mitsubishi Electric for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the MELFA?
Key specifications of the MELFA: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 21 kg, reach 649 mm, repeatability ±0.02 mm.

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