Yaskawa Motoman GP8 Overview
The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 is a 6-axis industrial robot with a maximum payload of 8 kg, a horizontal reach of 727 mm and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's GP series of general-purpose robots for handling and assembly work such as machine tending and material handling. The arm weighs 32 kg and is installed on the floor, wall, ceiling or tilted, and it runs on the YRC1000 or YRC1000micro controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | Yaskawa Motoman GP8 |
Manufacturer | Yaskawa Motoman |
Model | GP8 |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Payload | 8 kg |
Reach | 727 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | Yaskawa YRC1000 / YRC1000micro |
Interfaces | EtherNet/IP; PROFINET; PROFIBUS; DeviceNet; Modbus TCP; Ethernet |
Price | From USD 15,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Material handling
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Inspection
Dispensing
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
6 controlled axes
Max. payload 8 kg
Horizontal reach 727 mm
Repeatability ±0.01 mm
Mass 32 kg
Installation floor, wall, ceiling, tilted
Controller YRC1000 / YRC1000micro
Yaskawa Motoman GP8 Review Summary
The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 is a 6-axis industrial robot with a maximum payload of 8 kg, a horizontal reach of 727 mm and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm. It belongs to Yaskawa's GP series of general-purpose robots for handling and assembly work such as machine tending and material handling. The arm weighs 32 kg and is installed on the floor, wall, ceiling or tilted, and it runs on the YRC1000 or YRC1000micro controller. It is listed from USD 15,000.
Pros
8 kg maximum payload with a 727 mm reach
±0.01 mm repeatability
Several installation options: floor, wall, ceiling, tilted
Wide choice of industrial fieldbus interfaces
Cons
Needs safety fencing or equivalent safeguarding
The 8 kg maximum payload includes the end effector
End effectors, safety equipment and integration are quoted separately
Who It Is For
The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 fits manufacturers that need an industrial robot of this size for handling, machine tending and assembly.
Full review: Yaskawa Motoman GP8 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 8 kg Industrial Robot
