Head to head
Omron TM12 vs Yaskawa Motoman HC20
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
Higher payload cobot for heavier collaborative tasks
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 carries more, 20 kg to the Omron TM12's 12 kg, and the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 reaches farther, 1700 mm to 1300 mm. If precision drives the job, the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm. For a tight or overhead cell, the Omron TM12 lists Table mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at machine tending and material handling, with the Omron TM12 stretching to assembly and packaging and the Yaskawa Motoman HC20 to collaborative assembly.
- 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
- Higher payload than most collaborative robots
- Full size industrial reach in a cobot form factor
- Washdown rated for light industrial environments
- Power and force limiting
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the Omron TM12 or the Yaskawa Motoman HC20?
- The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 has more payload at 20 kg versus 12 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 has more reach at 1700 mm versus 1300 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.
- Should I choose the Omron TM12 or the Yaskawa Motoman HC20?
- Match the pick to the job. The Omron TM12 is a collaborative arm at 12 kg and 1300 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 is a collaborative arm at 20 kg and 1700 mm.