Head to head
Omron TM12 vs Yaskawa Motoman HC10
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Higher-payload collaborative arm for handling tasks
Dual-mode cobot: collaborative or full speed.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Omron TM12 carries more, 12 kg to the Yaskawa Motoman HC10's 10 kg. Mounting options differ: the Omron TM12 lists Floor, Table, Wall, and Ceiling, and the Yaskawa Motoman HC10 lists Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Tilt. Both are aimed at machine tending and material handling, with the Omron TM12 stretching to packaging.
Choose this one when
Job fit first, then the controller and cell constraints that decide which arm you can actually install.
Choose the Omron TM12 when
- Higher payload than most collaborative peers
- Built-in vision simplifies part location
- Hand-guided teaching speeds programming
- Built-in vision and force sensing for collaborative applications
Watch for
- Reduced speed near operators limits raw throughput
- Not intended for high-speed caged operation
Choose the Yaskawa Motoman HC10 when
- Switchable collaborative/industrial speed
- 10 kg collaborative payload
Watch for
- Lower repeatability than caged arms
Controller ecosystem
Programming habits, spare parts, and pendant familiarity often decide the pick when payloads are close.
- Brand
- Omron
- Controller
- Not confirmed
- Class
- collaborative
Confirm controller availability and spare-parts lead times with Omron for the Omron TM12 before you lock the cell design.
- Brand
- Yaskawa
- Controller
- YRC1000
- Class
- collaborative
Service, spares, and pendant training for the Yaskawa Motoman HC10 run through Yaskawa's YRC1000 stack.
Mounting, footprint, and mass
How the arm can be oriented in the cell, and how much mass you have to mount.
| Field | Omron TM12 | Yaskawa Motoman HC10 |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting | Floor, Table, Wall, and Ceiling | Floor, Wall, Ceiling, and Tilt |
| Robot mass | 33.3 kg | 47 kg |
| Protection (IP) | IP54 (robot arm) / IP32 (control box) | IP20 |
Heavier arms want stiffer bases and more clearance around the swept volume, and they push freight and rigging costs up on the install. IP ratings only cover the section they name, so a wrist-only rating protects the wrist and nothing else; check the body rating separately before you commit the arm to a washdown or dusty cell.
Application fit
Where each arm is aimed, based on the applications listed on its robot page.
Both pages list machine tending, material handling, and assembly, with the differences below.
Omron TM12 also covers
Yaskawa Motoman HC10 covers
Speed and cycle-time planning
Speed is rarely a single datasheet number across brands. Use payload, reach, and class as the planning frame, then confirm cycle time in a path study.
The Omron TM12 is a collaborative arm rated 12 kg at 1300 mm with ±0.1 mm repeatability. The Yaskawa Motoman HC10 is a collaborative arm rated 10 kg at 1200 mm with ±0.1 mm. Class changes how speed shows up in a cell: collaborative arms slow down near people and can speed up in a guarded mode, while industrial arms run at rated speed inside a fence or scanner field. Which arm cycles faster on your part depends on the path, the payload, and the safeguarding, so confirm the takt with a path study before you quote it.
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Omron TM12 or the Yaskawa Motoman HC10?
- The Omron TM12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 10 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Omron TM12 has more reach at 1300 mm versus 1200 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- Both are rated at ±0.1 mm repeatability.
- Should I choose the Omron TM12 or the Yaskawa Motoman HC10?
- Match the pick to the job. The Omron TM12 is a collaborative arm at 12 kg and 1300 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman HC10 is a collaborative arm at 10 kg and 1200 mm.
- Do the Omron TM12 and Yaskawa Motoman HC10 use the same controller?
- No. The Omron TM12 uses an unconfirmed controller and the Yaskawa Motoman HC10 uses YRC1000.
- How do the IP ratings compare?
- The Omron TM12 is rated IP54 (robot arm) / IP32 (control box). The Yaskawa Motoman HC10 is rated IP20. Check wrist versus body coverage before washdown or dusty cells.