The TM12 is a Cobot developed by Techman Robot (Taiwan), launched 2016, priced at $34,000 USD. Key specifications: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 12 kg, reach 1300 mm.
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Overview
The Techman Robot series TM12 retains its distinctive vision technology, but comes with a significantly higher payload of 12 kg.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
TM Xplore I unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2026
Price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Cobot- Type
- six axis collaborative
- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 12 kg
- Reach
- 1300 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.5 mm
- Weight
- 33.3 kg
- TCP speed
- 4.72 m/s
- Safety cert.
- ISO 10218-1 + ISO/TS 15066
- Force limiting
- Yes
- F/T sensing
- none
- No-code
- Yes
- Teach pendant
- no pendant (browser UI)
Company profile
- Founded
- 2015
Detailed specifications
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- Price Tier
- 40-80K
- Applications
- palletizing,pick_and_place,bin_picking,packing,testing
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- TM12X
- Company Country
- TW
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed in flexible applications such as assembly, machine tending, and logistics across various industries.
- Software Platform
- TMflow
- Training Required
- none
- Availability Status
- available
- Programming Interface
- visual_block,no_code_gui
- Additional Information
- First cobots on the market with integrated vision technology.,User-friendly interface accessible for everyone.,High strength suitable for tough industrial tasks.
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Company milestones
- Mar 2026LaunchTM Xplore I unveiled at NVIDIA GTC 2026
- Sep 2025LaunchTM Xplore I global debut at Taipei Automation Intelligence and Robot Show
- May 2023LaunchTM30S launched at Automate
- 2026MilestonePlanned commercial rollout in 2026
- 2025MilestoneListed on Taiwan Stock Exchange
- 2023MilestoneTM25S shown at iREX 2023
- 2023LaunchTM25S unveiled at Metalex 2023
- 2022LaunchTM AI Cobot series announcement
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the TM12?
- The TM12 is developed by Techman Robot, based in Taiwan.
- What type of robot is the TM12?
- The TM12 is a Cobot made by Techman Robot.
- How much does the TM12 cost?
- The TM12 is priced at $34,000 USD.
- When was the TM12 launched?
- The TM12 was launched in 2016.
- What are the key specifications of the TM12?
- Key specifications of the TM12: type six axis collaborative, axes 6, payload 12 kg, reach 1300 mm, repeatability ±0.5 mm.
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