Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

Omron i4 vs Staubli TS40

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

Omron2 of 5 categories
Omron i4

Compact SCARA for light assembly and packaging

Staubli1 of 5 categories
Staubli TS40

Clean SCARA for precision assembly and packaging

Specification duel

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

5 kg
Payload
8 kg
550 mm
Reach
400 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
4
Axes
4
16.5 kg
Robot mass
46 kg
2021
Introducedreference
2009

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the Staubli TS40 carries more, 8 kg to the Omron i4's 5 kg, and the Omron i4 reaches farther, 550 mm to 400 mm. They run different controllers, the Omron i4 on the Built-in internal controller and the Staubli TS40 on the CS8C, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the Omron i4 lists Table mounting while the Staubli TS40 lists Floor mounting, which the other does not.

Omron i4
  • Very compact for dense bench cells
  • Tight repeatability for small-parts assembly
  • Integrates with Omron vision and PLC systems
  • Low mass simplifies mounting
Staubli TS40
  • Sealed construction suits clean production lines
  • Fast planar cycle times
  • Tight repeatability for small-parts assembly
  • Cleanroom-rated option available

Common questions

Which has more payload, the Omron i4 or the Staubli TS40?
The Staubli TS40 has more payload at 8 kg versus 5 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The Omron i4 has more reach at 550 mm versus 400 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the Omron i4 or the Staubli TS40?
Match the pick to the job. The Omron i4 is a SCARA arm at 5 kg and 550 mm. The Staubli TS40 is a SCARA arm at 8 kg and 400 mm.