Robotics in Manufacturing
Yaskawaarc welding

Yaskawa Motoman AR2010

Long reach arc welding robot for large weldments

The AR2010 extends Yaskawa's arc welding line to a 2010 mm reach, built for welding long seams or servicing large fixtures without repositioning. Its hollow wrist keeps consumables and torch cable protected through the weld path.

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Payload
12 kg
Reach
2,010 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6

Specifications

Manufacturer-class reference figures

Brand
Yaskawa
Class
arc welding
Payload
12 kg
Reach
2010 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
Axes
6
Robot mass
260 kg
Protection
IP54 body (S, L, U) / IP67 wrist
Controller
YRC1000
Introduced
Not confirmed
Mounting
Floor · Ceiling · Wall · Tilt

Strengths & trade-offs

Strengths

  • Long reach for large weldments
  • Hollow wrist protects torch cable routing
  • Smooth path control for consistent bead quality
  • Compatible with Yaskawa's welding process packages

Consider

  • Larger arm needs more cell clearance than AR900
  • Payload is sized for torches, not heavy tooling

In the field

How this arm shows up on real lines

The AR2010 is a six-axis arc welding arm with a 2010 mm reach, built to run long seams or reach across large fixtures without repositioning. It carries a 12 kg payload, enough for a welding torch and the cabling that feeds it. Repeatability holds at 0.03 mm, so taught weld points repeat pass after pass along a long path.

Mounting options cover Floor, Ceiling, Wall, and Tilt, so integrators can place the torch where a large weldment demands it. The arm masses 260 kg and sweeps a wide work envelope set by that 2010 mm reach. Motion runs on the YRC1000 controller.

Yaskawa routes the torch cable through a hollow wrist, keeping consumables and cabling on a protected path as the tool reorients through the weld. The record pairs that routing with smooth path control for a consistent bead. Together they aim at steady path accuracy over the full length of a seam.

The AR2010 is compatible with Yaskawa's welding process packages, so the arm plugs into a familiar weld schedule. Its long reach is pointed at large weldments that would otherwise need repositioning between passes. That single-setup coverage is what the 2010 mm arm is for.

The record lists an IP54 body (S, L, U) / IP67 wrist rating. It also flags more cell clearance than a shorter-reach arc arm, so it's worth sizing the envelope early. The payload is set for a torch rather than heavy tooling.

For other arms to compare, see Yaskawa AR900 and KUKA KR 16 R2010.

Where it lands

This model against its closest alternatives

Reach (mm)
Yaskawa Motoman AR2010
2,010 mm
Yaskawa Motoman AR900
927 mm
KUKA KR 16 R2010
2,013 mm
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD
1,441 mm
Payload (kg)
Yaskawa Motoman AR2010
12 kg
Yaskawa Motoman AR900
7 kg
KUKA KR 16 R2010
16 kg
FANUC ARC Mate 100iD
12 kg

Alternatives to consider

Common questions

What is the payload of the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010?
The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 has a rated payload of 12 kg.
What is the reach of the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010?
The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 has a maximum reach of 2010 mm.
How precise is the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010?
Its rated repeatability is ±0.03 mm across 6 axes.
What is the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 used for?
Typical applications include arc welding. It is a arc welding robot from Yaskawa.
What controller does the Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 use?
The Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 runs on the YRC1000 controller.