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Industrial Arm

YK500TW

Built by Yamaha Robotics · Japan· Launched 2012

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#3 of 231 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,056 listed)#10 on the Robots list (all categories)

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RoboScore

75.0/ 100

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On sale15%75/100
In use23%Not counted yet
Track record9%90/100
Specs on file23%100/100
Funding11%Not counted yet
Company age4%100/100
Other robots5%100/100
News8%Not counted yet
Wikipedia entry3%Not counted yet

Overview

YAMAHA'S Next-Generation SCARA Robot: The YK-TW Omnidirectional Type. Resolves the shortcomings of previous SCARA and parallel-link robots. Offers both superior positioning accuracy and high speed.

Key specs

  • Built for assembly
  • Used across automotive and general manufacturing
  • Programmed through ROBOGUIDE
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Rated for operation at Constant ambient temperature

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
Small payload
26,27 kg
Floor, wall
RCX240
Teach pendant
ISO 9409-1
CE, ISO 10218-1, UL 1740
Automotive, metal fabrication
±0.01 mm

More precise than 92% of 646 Industrial Arm robots with this spec

Detailed specifications

What it is built for5
Duty Cycle
continuous 24 7
Industries
automotive,general manufacturing
Applications
pick and place,palletizing
scara
Primary Applications
assembly
Movement & precision1
6
Controls & integration5
Yes
Yes
Software Platform
ROBOGUIDE
Fieldbus Protocols
modbus tcp,ethernet ip
wired button
Safety & certification3
Constant ambient temperature
Temperature Range Max C
45
Temperature Range Min C
0
Buying & support12
20-40K
Datasheet Url
Preview PDF online
purchase
Model Variants
YK350TW,YK500TW
Price Currency
USD
2
Lead Time Weeks
8
Deployment Count
100
Price On Request
No
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US,DE,JP,CN
Service Network Density
global
Other details53
Mtbf Hours
10000
Mttr Hours
2.5
User Wiring
0.15sq×8wires
Cycle Time S
0.29
Travel Limit
1.Soft limit 2.Mechanical stopper(X,Y,Z axis)
Arm Length Mm
350
Emergency Stop
Yes
Rotation Angle
±225°
Tool Current A
10
Tool Voltage V
24
Analog Io Count
8
Cycle Time Secs
0.29
Ip Rating Wrist
IP67
Safe Zone Count
4
Safety Io Pairs
16
Digital Io Count
32
Path Accuracy Mm
0.1
Tool Changer Iso
ATI
Dual Check Safety
Yes
Maximum Speed M S
5.6,6.8,1.5,3000
Vibration Damping
none
E Stop Response Ms
50
Iot Cloud Platform
KUKA Connect
Maximum Payload Kg
5,4,3
Typical Roi Months
12
Mes Erp Integration
SAP,Siemens MES
Digital Twin Support
Yes
Robot Cable Length M
Standard:3.5m,Option:5m, 10m
Inertia Capacity Kgm2
0.05
Max Joint Speed Deg S
300
Pneumatic Lines Count
2
Programming Languages
TP/KAREL
Electrical Lines Count
10
Internal Cable Routing
through arm
Predictive Maintenance
ml based
Ros Industrial Support
vendor supported
Repeatability Z Axis Mm
±0.01
Standard Cycle Time Sec
0.32,0.38,0.29
Tool Flange Diameter Mm
150
Cycle Time 25 305 25 Sec
1.8
Repeatability Xy Axes Mm
±0.01
Maximum Payload Rcx240 Kg
3
Maximum Payload Rcx340 Kg
4
Spare Parts Lead Time Days
5
Expected Service Life Years
10
Integration Cost Multiplier
2.5
Cybersecurity Certifications
IEC 62443 SL1
Offline Programming Software
ROBOGUIDE
Repeatability R Axis Degrees
±0.01°
Teach Pendant Display Inches
7
Joint Position Resolution Deg
0.01
User Tubing Outer Diameter Mm
6
R Axis Tolerable Moment Of Inertia Kgm2
{"rated":0.005,"maximum":0.05}

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 2025MilestoneRobotics companies merged
  • Sep 2022MilestoneFAZER R G2 shown at Drone Summit
  • Aug 2022LaunchFAZER R G2 delivery model announced
  • 2019MilestoneYamaha Robotics Holdings established
  • 2017DeploymentRental and service provision begins in Japan
  • Oct 2016LaunchFAZER R G2 announced
  • 2016PartnershipYamaha and Astral Aerial deal in Kenya
  • 1984MilestoneRobotics business launched

Yamaha Robotics in the news

the maker

5 events · last 12 months

  • Jun 3Yamaha expands autonomous farming platform with new weed-control system for orchards and vineyards
  • May 26Yamaha sales and service facility for robotics business opens in India
  • Mar 22Yamaha Robotics LCMR200 Free Modules enhance economical transport solutions

News about Yamaha Robotics, the maker, not about this robot specifically, except rows marked this robot. Collected and classified independently across 5 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 Yamaha Robotics news

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the YK500TW?
The YK500TW is developed by Yamaha Robotics, based in Japan.
What type of robot is the YK500TW?
The YK500TW is a Industrial Arm made by Yamaha Robotics.
How much does the YK500TW cost?
Pricing for the YK500TW is not publicly listed. Contact Yamaha Robotics for a quote.
When was the YK500TW launched?
The YK500TW was launched in 2012.
What are the key specifications of the YK500TW?
Key specifications of the YK500TW: arm class small payload, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 26,27 kg, mounting floor, wall, controller RCX240.

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