Motoman HP6
The Motoman HP6 is a 6-axis industrial robot arm manufactured by Yaskawa Motoman with a 6 kg payload capacity and 1378 mm reach. Designed for welding, assembly, material handling, and machine tending applications, it operates as a pre-programmed manipulator paired with NX100 or NXM100 controllers.
Overview and Use Cases
The Motoman HP6 is a 6-axis industrial robot arm produced by Yaskawa Motoman. It is classified as a mobile robot platform and is designed to perform repetitive industrial tasks including arc welding, material handling, assembly operations, dispensing, and machine tending. The robot operates as a taught industrial manipulator—it executes pre-programmed tasks autonomously once deployed, without human intervention during operation.
Key Capabilities
- Payload capacity: 6 kg (13.23 lbs)
- Reach: 1378 mm (54.258 inches)
- Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
- Robot mass: 130 kg
- Axes: 6-axis configuration
- S-Axis maximum speed: 150 °/s (2.62 rad/s)
- T-Axis maximum speed: 520 °/s (9.08 rad/s)
Specifications
The HP6 is equipped with the NX100 or NXM100 controller, which manages task execution and programming. The robot's compact mass of 130 kg combined with its 1378 mm reach makes it suitable for applications requiring moderate reach with precise, repeatable positioning. The high repeatability of ±0.08 mm enables applications demanding consistent accuracy.
Applications
The Motoman HP6 is applied across several industrial sectors:
- Arc welding operations
- Assembly and sub-assembly tasks
- Material handling and part transfer
- Dispensing and application tasks
- Machine tending and loading/unloading
Manufacturer
The Motoman HP6 is manufactured by Yaskawa Motoman, a producer of industrial robotic systems. The robot is available in both new and refurbished conditions, with refurbished units typically priced around $11,000.
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