FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs DENSO VS-068: 7 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and the DENSO VS-068 both carry 7 kg with six axes. The LR Mate 200iD/7L reaches 911 mm, about 200 mm further, weighs 27 kg and is listed about 47% lower. The VS-068 lists a 0.31 s cycle time and comes in cleanroom and IP67 versions.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is the better value for 7 kg tending and assembly that needs reach, with a listed price $17,000 lower. The DENSO VS-068 is the better choice for compact high-speed cells and DENSO's cleanroom variants.
LR Mate 200iD/7L and VS-068 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 kg, is rated IP67 and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The DENSO VS-068 carries 7 kg over a 710 mm maximum motion area, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 49 kg and lists a 0.31 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/7L | DENSO VS-068 |
Brand | FANUC | DENSO |
Listed price | $19,000 | $36,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 7 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 710 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | J1 370°/s; J2 310°/s; J3 410°/s; J4 550°/s; J5 545°/s; J6 1000°/s | Cycle time 0.31 s |
Arm weight | 27 kg | 49 kg |
IP rating | IP67 | IP40 standard; IP67 version available |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | DENSO RC8 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L: listed from $19,000
DENSO VS-068: listed from $36,000
Difference: $17,000
The LR Mate 200iD/7L costs roughly 47% less
Reach and precision
The LR Mate 200iD/7L reaches 911 mm, about 200 mm beyond the 710 mm of the VS-068, which helps reach deeper into machines or across wider trays. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm against ±0.02 mm from DENSO.
Weight and protection
The LR Mate 200iD/7L weighs 27 kg, about 22 kg less than the 49 kg VS-068, which matters on machine tops, carts and gantries. FANUC rates it IP67; DENSO's standard VS-068 is IP40, with dust and splash, cleanroom and IP67 versions available.
Speed and controllers
DENSO publishes a 0.31 s standard cycle time for the VS-068 on the RC8. FANUC publishes joint speeds up to 1000°/s on J6 for the LR Mate 200iD/7L, which runs on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus with FANUC's vision and safety options.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7L
Machine tending at longer reach
Small-part assembly
Washdown or coolant cells
Best applications for the DENSO VS-068
Fast compact handling
Cleanroom electronics
Medical and lab automation
LR Mate 200iD/7L advantages
About 47% lower listed price
911 mm reach
27 kg arm
±0.01 mm repeatability
LR Mate 200iD/7L limitations
Fewer cleanroom variants
DENSO VS-068 advantages
0.31 s cycle time
Cleanroom and IP67 versions
DENSO VS-068 limitations
About $17,000 higher listed price
49 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L for reach and value. Choose the DENSO VS-068 for compact high-speed and cleanroom cells.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the DENSO VS-068?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L is listed from $19,000 and the VS-068 from $36,000, a difference of $17,000.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L reaches 911 mm; the VS-068 710 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L publishes ±0.01 mm and the VS-068 ±0.02 mm.
How heavy are they?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L weighs 27 kg; the VS-068 49 kg.
What IP ratings do they have?
The LR Mate 200iD/7L is IP67; the VS-068 is IP40 standard with an IP67 version.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD/7L for reach and value. Choose the VS-068 for cleanroom variants.
