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MELFA RV-20FRL

Built by Mitsubishi Electric · Japan

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The MELFA RV-20FRL is a Industrial Arm developed by Mitsubishi Electric (Japan), listed at $77,229 USD (unverified). Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 20 kg, reach 1094 mm.

RoboScore

61.4/ 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%98/100
Company financial health11%unknown
Company maturity4%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown

Ranked #133 of 972 in the Industrial Arm standing.

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Where it has stood41 days · best #63 · worst #143
#1 · started #129#972

Nothing changed about MELFA RV-20FRL itself — these days are its maker's news:

  • 15 Aug Its maker's news lifted the score 2.56 — 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

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.

Flagship features

  • Built-in stand-alone CR800-D controller simplifies integration
  • SH01 tooling device configuration includes hand control and hand input signal
  • Optional 'MELFA Smart Plus' function expansion for enhanced performance
  • Collaboration with MELSEC Q series / MELSEC iQ-R server series for advanced automation
  • Integrated pneumatic lines: 2 x 6mm primary, 8 x 6mm / 4 x 4mm secondary
  • 5m machine cable with connectors on both ends

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1921

MELFA ASSISTA revealed at Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2020

Price

$77,229

Unverified — no source on record

Specifications

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

Top 45% of 833 models with this spec

Reach
1094 mm

Top 64% of 714 models with this spec

Repeatability
±0.05 mm

Top 51% of 628 models with this spec

Weight
120 kg
IP rating
IP40
Mounting
floor, ceiling, wall
Controller
CR800-D
Programming
teach pendant
Tool flange
proprietary
Safety cert.
CE
Maturity
commercial
Industries
semiconductor
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
1921

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Applications
semiconductor manufacturing processes
Sub Category
vertically articulated
Movement & precision2
Dof Per Arm
6
Max Speed M S
4.2
Other details1
Cycle Time S
0.7

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Company milestones

  • Oct 2020DeploymentMELFA ASSISTA revealed at Industrial Transformation Asia Pacific 2020
  • Jul 2014AwardR&D 100 Award for MELFA-3D Vision system
  • 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launches in the Americas
  • 2020LaunchMELFA ASSISTA launch
  • 1954MilestoneBecame a public entity
  • MilestoneFirst vertical-axle hydraulic generator
  • MilestoneCompany founded
  • MilestoneRV-20FRL product page

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the MELFA RV-20FRL?
The MELFA RV-20FRL is developed by Mitsubishi Electric, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the MELFA RV-20FRL?
The MELFA RV-20FRL is a Industrial Arm made by Mitsubishi Electric.
How much does the MELFA RV-20FRL cost?
The MELFA RV-20FRL is listed at $77,229 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Mitsubishi Electric — contact them for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the MELFA RV-20FRL?
Key specifications of the MELFA RV-20FRL: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 20 kg, reach 1094 mm, repeatability ±0.05 mm.

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