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.
Omron3 of 5 categories
Omron TM12
Higher-payload collaborative arm for handling tasks
Yaskawa0 of 5 categories
Yaskawa Motoman HC10
Dual-mode cobot: collaborative or full speed.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
12 kg
Payload
10 kg
1,300 mm
Reach
1,200 mm
±0.1 mm
Repeatability
±0.1 mm
6
Axes
6
33.3 kg
Robot mass
47 kg
2018
Introducedreference
2017
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Omron TM12 carries more, 12 kg to the Yaskawa Motoman HC10's 10 kg. For a tight or overhead cell, the Omron TM12 lists Table mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman HC10 lists Tilt mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at machine tending and material handling, with the Omron TM12 stretching to packaging.
Omron TM12
- 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
Yaskawa Motoman HC10
- Switchable collaborative/industrial speed
- 10 kg collaborative payload
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.