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S4 Flyways

Built by Planar Motor · Canada

Updated May 2026·methodology

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Made by Planar MotorOpen company

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RoboScore

41.4/ 100

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On sale20%75/100
In use20%Not counted yet
Track record12%Not counted yet
Specs on file12%48/100
Funding12%Not counted yet
Company age8%Not counted yet
Other robots6%51/100
News6%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry4%Not counted yet

Overview

S4 Flyways ensure high-volume and flexible product transport solutions to meet varying production demands with ease and efficiency.

Flagship features

  • Fully solid-state design with no mechanical components
  • Modular configuration for flexible application support
  • Captures position, orientation, and unique ID of each XBot
  • Generates and regulates magnetic fields for 6-axis movement
  • No maintenance required due to solid-state construction

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Specifications

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Detailed specifications

Movement & precision2
Max Speed M S
3
0.01
Controls & integration1
PMC

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2025MilestoneAutomate 2025 interview describes Planar Motor’s development and production base
  • 2017LaunchFirst commercial product launch
  • 2017MilestoneCompany founded
  • 1997MilestoneMIT planar motor demonstration
  • Not yet on fileMilestonePlanar Motor states tens of thousands of Flyways and XBots in use

Planar Motor in the news

the maker

1 event · last 12 months

  • Aug 5Planar Motor Establishes Sales Office in Kanagawa Prefecture to Deliver Magnetic Levitation Transport Robot Systems

News about Planar Motor, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 1 outlet, 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 Planar Motor news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the S4 Flyways?
The S4 Flyways is developed by Planar Motor, based in Canada.
What type of robot is the S4 Flyways?
The S4 Flyways is a AGV made by Planar Motor.
How much does the S4 Flyways cost?
Pricing for the S4 Flyways is not publicly listed. Contact Planar Motor for a quote.
What are the key specifications of the S4 Flyways?
Key specifications of the S4 Flyways: payload 1.8 - 40 kg.

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