Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs Yaskawa Motoman GP7

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

FANUC1 of 5 categories
FANUC LR Mate 200iD

The benchmark tabletop six-axis for tending and assembly.

Yaskawa1 of 5 categories
Yaskawa Motoman GP7

Compact fast robot for small parts assembly

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

7 kg
Payload
7 kg
717 mm
Reach
927 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
6
Axes
6
25 kg
Robot mass
34 kg
2013
Introducedreference
2017

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 reaches farther, 927 mm to 717 mm. They run different controllers, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD on the R-30iB Plus and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 on the YRC1000, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD lists Angle and Inverted mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 lists Wall and Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly, with the FANUC LR Mate 200iD stretching to machine tending and material handling and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 to small parts handling and dispensing.

FANUC LR Mate 200iD
  • Fast cycle times
  • Slim arm clears tight fixtures
  • Huge installed base and parts availability
Yaskawa Motoman GP7
  • High speed for light payload work
  • Slim wrist for tight fixture access
  • Washdown rated wrist for light fluids
  • Compact footprint

Common questions

Which has more payload, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD and Yaskawa Motoman GP7 match at 7 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 has more reach at 927 mm versus 717 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
Match the pick to the job. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 717 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 927 mm.