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AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO
By AKA Robotics
Slim magnetic crawler for UHP water blasting on ship bottoms and in narrow spaces.
The WallHiker W-03 PRO from AKA Robotics is the slim version of the magnetic crawlers for ultra-high-pressure water blasting. According to the product page the robot is intended for paint and rust removal on ships and storage tanks, including around the dock block areas of ship bottoms. It adheres to vertical, horizontal and overhead surfaces with permanent magnets. The manufacturer states a working width of 380 mm and a capacity of 30 to 50 m²/h (manufacturer figure). Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularMagnetic crawler for UHP water blasting (slim)
In the industrial robots category.
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Payload
- 80 kg
What the robot itself weighs.
The most weight it can carry or lift.
Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
What is AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for paint and rust removal on ship bottoms and water blasting in hard-to-reach areas. Key figures: weight 73 kg, payload 80 kg. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
How does it compare with other industrial robots?
We compare each value with the other industrial robots in our guide for which it is known. Typical is the middle half. Values according to the manufacturers; caveats are noted with the key figures at the top.
- Payload80kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 727 others, 234 carry more, 11 the same and 482 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Weight73kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 453 others, 289 are heavier and 164 lighter.
Typical: 41 to 1,090 kg
Application
What was WallHiker W-03 PRO developed for?
Paint and rust removal on ship bottoms
Water blasting in hard-to-reach areas
Business fit
When might WallHiker W-03 PRO be a fit?
An initial view based on the recorded category and model information
May be suitable for
- Organisations assessing a robot for a defined task and work environment.
- Teams comparing the robot's recorded profile with other options.
- Businesses that want to validate the application and integration requirements.
Considerations
- Confirm capabilities and current availability with the manufacturer or supplier.
- Check the work environment, integration needs and local support before selecting a model.
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about WallHiker W-03 PRO, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
According to ISO 8373:2021, an industrial robot is an automatically controlled manipulator that is reprogrammable, has multiple purposes and can be programmed in three or more axes.
Source: IFR, Industrial robots (ISO 8373) - 1961
In 1961 the Unimate was installed on a General Motors assembly line in Ewing Township, New Jersey. Guinness World Records lists it as the first industrial production robot.
Source: Guinness World Records, First industrial production robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (the Machinery Regulation) replaces Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and applies from 20 January 2027.
Source: EU-OSHA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1230
Market and supply
Is WallHiker W-03 PRO available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionChinaconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
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AKA Robotics
AKA Robotics is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 10 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on WallHiker W-03 PRO
The WallHiker W-03 PRO from AKA Robotics is the slim version of the magnetic crawlers for ultra-high-pressure water blasting. According to the product page the robot is intended for paint and rust removal on ships and storage tanks, including around the dock block areas of ship bottoms. It adheres to vertical, horizontal and overhead surfaces with permanent magnets. The manufacturer states a working width of 380 mm and a capacity of 30 to 50 m²/h (manufacturer figure). Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
Leasing options for this model are not in our data. Ask the supplier about leasing, rental or Robot-as-a-Service, or use our request page for advice.
Compare
Compare WallHiker W-03 PRO with alternatives
| Feature | WallHiker W-03 PROAKA Robotics · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Paint and rust removal on ship bottoms, Water blasting in hard-to-reach areas | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | China | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about WallHiker W-03 PRO
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for paint and rust removal on ship bottoms and water blasting in hard-to-reach areas. Key figures: weight 73 kg, payload 80 kg. Market status: commercially available. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
What are the specifications of the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO?
Key figures: weight 73 kg, payload 80 kg. Values as recorded on the robot profile, generally based on manufacturer information. Configuration and operating conditions can change the figures; confirm them with the supplier.
Which supplier is listed for the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO is listed under AKA Robotics, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Commercially available. Deployment: not confirmed. Whether this model is available to buy, rent or lease in the Netherlands depends on the supplier. Ask a supplier to confirm current availability.
How much does the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO used for?
The applications listed for the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO include paint and rust removal on ship bottoms and water blasting in hard-to-reach areas.
What are alternatives to the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-03 PRO?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could WallHiker W-03 PRO fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer akarobotics.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.