Omron MD-650 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 650 kg Mobile Robot
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The Omron MD-650 is an autonomous mobile robot with a maximum payload of 650 kg, listed from USD 60,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The Omron MD-650 is an autonomous mobile robot for medium-duty material transport with a maximum payload of 650 kg and a top speed of 2.2 m/s. It navigates without fixed guide paths using two safety laser scanners that give 360° coverage, and it can travel in full reverse. A 51.2 V lithium iron phosphate battery provides up to 10 hours of run time without payload and 8 hours at full payload, and recharges from 20% to 80% in 19.6 minutes. Typical uses include pallet and cart transport, line-side delivery and intralogistics in manufacturing and warehousing. It is listed from USD 60,000.
Omron MD-650 at a Glance
Product type: Autonomous mobile robot
Maximum payload: 650 kg
Speed: 2.2 m/s
Weight: : 220 kg without battery (battery 29 kg). Maximum rotation speed: 60°/s. Battery: LiFePO4, 51.2 VDC nominal, 38 Ah, 2048 Wh. Run time: 10 h without payload, 8 h at full payload. Recharge: 19.6 min (20% to 80%). Navigation: autonomous natural-feature navigation with two safety laser scanners giving 360° coverage, two low lasers, optional vertical laser scanners. Stop accuracy: ±55 mm to a position, ±25 mm at a standard target, ±8 mm with HAPS, ±4 mm with CAPS. Maximum slope: 5° (8.75%). Swing radius: 729 mm, turns on the spot. Protection: IP22
Price: from USD 60,000
Omron MD-650 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Omron MD-650.
Specification | Omron MD-650 |
Manufacturer | Omron |
Model | MD-650 |
Product type | Autonomous mobile robot |
Maximum payload | 650 kg |
Speed | 2.2 m/s |
Interfaces | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, 4 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 8 PNP digital inputs / 8 PNP digital outputs, safety I/O (E-stop, protective stop, safety zone switching, no-motion output), MobilePlanner, fleet management |
Certifications | cTUVus, EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849-1, EN 60204-1, EN ISO 10218-1, EN ISO 3691-4, EN 12895, EN 61326-1, EN 61326-3-1, ANSI/RIA R15.08, CAN/UL 3100, CAN/CSA-Z434, battery ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2271 and UN 38.3, cleanroom ISO 4 / Class 10 |
Starting price | From USD 60,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
Weight: 220 kg without battery (battery 29 kg). Maximum rotation speed: 60°/s. Battery: LiFePO4, 51.2 VDC nominal, 38 Ah, 2048 Wh. Run time: 10 h without payload, 8 h at full payload. Recharge: 19.6 min (20% to 80%). Navigation: autonomous natural-feature navigation with two safety laser scanners giving 360° coverage, two low lasers, optional vertical laser scanners. Stop accuracy: ±55 mm to a position, ±25 mm at a standard target, ±8 mm with HAPS, ±4 mm with CAPS. Maximum slope: 5° (8.75%). Swing radius: 729 mm, turns on the spot. Protection: IP22
Design and Build Quality
The MD-650 is an autonomous mobile robot made by Omron. Published build data: Weight: 220 kg without battery (battery 29 kg). Maximum rotation speed: 60°/s. Battery: LiFePO4, 51.2 VDC nominal, 38 Ah, 2048 Wh. Run time: 10 h without payload, 8 h at full payload. Recharge: 19.6 min (20% to 80%). Navigation: autonomous natural-feature navigation with two safety laser scanners giving 360° coverage, two low lasers, optional vertical laser scanners. Stop accuracy: ±55 mm to a position, ±25 mm at a standard target, ±8 mm with HAPS, ±4 mm with CAPS. Maximum slope: 5° (8.75%). Swing radius: 729 mm, turns on the spot. Protection: IP22.
Integration and Setup
Installation, software configuration, fleet management, charging and connection to surrounding equipment are part of the project scope for the MD-650 and are defined with the supplier.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g, 4 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 8 PNP digital inputs / 8 PNP digital outputs, safety I/O (E-stop, protective stop, safety zone switching, no-motion output), MobilePlanner and fleet management.
Omron MD-650 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the MD-650 are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Intralogistics
The MD-650 is used in intralogistics operations.
Line-side delivery
The MD-650 is used in line-side delivery operations.
Pallet movement
The MD-650 is used in pallet movement operations.
Omron MD-650 Price and Value
The Omron MD-650 is listed from USD 60,000 on All Things Cobots. Software, accessories, installation and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Maximum payload of 650 kg
Speed: 2.2 m/s
Wide choice of communication interfaces
Cons
Needs clear, level floor routes
Software, installation and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the Omron MD-650?
The Omron MD-650 fits plants and warehouses that need to move loads between stations without fixed conveyors.
See the full Omron MD-650 product listing on All Things Cobots.
Omron MD-650 FAQ
How much does the Omron MD-650 cost?
The Omron MD-650 is listed from USD 60,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the maximum payload of the Omron MD-650?
The published maximum payload of the MD-650 is 650 kg.
How much does the Omron MD-650 weigh?
Published weight: 220 kg without battery (battery 29 kg). Maximum rotation speed: 60°/s. Battery: LiFePO4, 51.2 VDC nominal, 38 Ah, 2048 Wh. Run time: 10 h without payload, 8 h at full payload. Recharge: 19.6 min (20% to 80%). Navigation: autonomous natural-feature navigation with two safety laser scanners giving 360° coverage, two low lasers, optional vertical laser scanners. Stop accuracy: ±55 mm to a position, ±25 mm at a standard target, ±8 mm with HAPS, ±4 mm with CAPS. Maximum slope: 5° (8.75%). Swing radius: 729 mm, turns on the spot. Protection: IP22.
What is the Omron MD-650 used for?
Typical applications are intralogistics, line-side delivery, pallet movement, cart towing and warehouse transport.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
