Robotics in Manufacturing
Kawasaki6-axis industrial

Kawasaki RS007L

Compact fast arm for handling and welding

The RS007L is a compact six-axis robot for material handling, machine tending, and arc welding in space-constrained cells. It shares Kawasaki's F-series controller and programming environment with the rest of the RS line.

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Payload
7 kg
Reach
930 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6

Specifications

Manufacturer-class reference figures

Brand
Kawasaki
Class
6-axis industrial
Payload
7 kg
Reach
930 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6
Robot mass
36 kg
Protection
IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes
Controller
F60
Introduced
2017
Mounting
Floor · Ceiling

Strengths & trade-offs

Strengths

  • +Compact footprint for dense cells
  • +Fast cycle times for light payloads
  • +IP67 wrist for coolant and spatter exposure
  • +Simple integration with F60 controller tools

Consider

  • Reach is short for larger fixtures
  • Payload limits heavier gripper packages

In the field

How this arm shows up on real lines

The Kawasaki RS007L is a 6-axis industrial arm rated for a 7 kg payload and 930 mm reach. It's built for machine-tending, assembly, and material-handling in space-constrained cells. The compact footprint suits dense layouts where floor space is scarce.

The arm mounts on the floor or the ceiling, giving integrators room to hang it above a machine or set it beside one. That helps a cell fit tending and load stations into a small area. Kawasaki introduced the model in 2017, and it runs on the F60 controller.

At 36 kg the arm is light on its feet, easy to relocate or remount as a line changes. Its repeatability sits at 0.03 mm, steady enough to hold part placement across a shift of tending and assembly.

Fast cycle times for light payloads keep it productive in high-throughput handling work. The record also lists dispensing among its jobs, alongside lighter assembly and tending. Its protection rating is IP67 wrist / IP65 base axes.

Reach is short for larger fixtures, so wide pallets and big weldments can sit outside its working envelope. The 7 kg payload caps heavier gripper packages, which matters once tooling and sensors add up. Those limits mark the edges of where the arm fits.

The standout spec is that 0.03 mm repeatability, tight for a compact arm carrying light loads and the reason it holds position in precise assembly and tending. Paired with the 930 mm reach and 7 kg payload, it stays a small, accurate arm for tight, fast cells.

Where it lands

This model against its closest alternatives

Reach (mm)
Kawasaki RS007L
930 mm
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L
911 mm
ABB IRB 1100
580 mm
FANUC LR Mate 200iD
717 mm
Payload (kg)
Kawasaki RS007L
7 kg
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L
7 kg
ABB IRB 1100
4 kg
FANUC LR Mate 200iD
7 kg

Alternatives to consider

Common questions

What is the payload of the Kawasaki RS007L?
The Kawasaki RS007L has a rated payload of 7 kg.
What is the reach of the Kawasaki RS007L?
The Kawasaki RS007L has a maximum reach of 930 mm.
How precise is the Kawasaki RS007L?
Its rated repeatability is ±0.03 mm across 6 axes.
What is the Kawasaki RS007L used for?
Typical applications include machine tending, assembly, material handling, dispensing. It is a 6-axis industrial robot from Kawasaki.
What controller does the Kawasaki RS007L use?
The Kawasaki RS007L runs on the F60 controller.