FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH vs DENSO VS-050: 4 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH and the DENSO VS-050 both carry 4 kg over about half a metre. The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is a five-axis arm built for speed, repeats to ±0.01 mm and is listed about 47% lower. The VS-050 has six axes and is offered in cleanroom and IP67 versions.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is the better value for fast vertical pick-and-place, with ±0.01 mm, IP67 and a listed price $14,000 lower. The DENSO VS-050 is the better choice for six-axis assembly and cleanroom variants.
LR Mate 200iD/4SH and VS-050 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg over 550 mm with five axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 19 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Plus controller. FANUC lists a J5 wrist speed of 1500°/s.
The DENSO VS-050 carries 4 kg over 505 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 27 kg and lists a 0.35 s cycle time on the RC8 controller. DENSO offers standard (IP40), dust and splash, ISO cleanroom and IP67 versions.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH | DENSO VS-050 |
Brand | FANUC | DENSO |
Listed price | $16,000 | $30,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 4 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 505 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 5 | 6 |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s | Cycle time 0.35 s |
Arm weight | 19 kg | 27 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP40 standard; IP67 version available |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | DENSO RC8 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH: listed from $16,000
DENSO VS-050: listed from $30,000
Difference: $14,000
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH costs roughly 47% less
Five axes against six
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH drops one wrist axis for speed, with a 1500°/s J5 axis for vertical pick-and-place. The VS-050 keeps six axes, which allows tilting parts, angled insertion and screwdriving at an angle.
Precision, reach and weight
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.02 mm from DENSO. The LR Mate 200iD/4SH reaches 550 mm against 505 mm, and weighs 19 kg against 27 kg, which simplifies benches and machine mounting.
Protection and versions
FANUC rates the LR Mate 200iD/4SH IP67 as standard. DENSO's standard VS-050 is IP40, with dust and splash, ISO 3 and ISO 5 cleanroom, and IP67 versions, which helps in electronics and medical cells.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH
High-speed pick-and-place
Packaging
Small-part handling near coolant
Best applications for the DENSO VS-050
Six-axis small assembly
Cleanroom electronics
Medical and lab automation
LR Mate 200iD/4SH advantages
About 47% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
19 kg arm
LR Mate 200iD/4SH limitations
Five axes
DENSO VS-050 advantages
Six axes
Cleanroom and IP67 versions
DENSO VS-050 limitations
About $14,000 higher listed price
IP40 on the standard version
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH for fast pick-and-place. Choose the DENSO VS-050 for six-axis assembly and cleanrooms.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH or the DENSO VS-050?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is listed from $16,000 and the VS-050 from $30,000, a difference of $14,000.
How many axes do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH has five axes; the VS-050 six.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH publishes ±0.01 mm and the VS-050 ±0.02 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH weighs 19 kg; the VS-050 27 kg.
What IP ratings do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD/4SH is IP67; the VS-050 is IP40 standard with an IP67 version.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/4SH for speed. Choose the VS-050 for six-axis cleanroom work.
