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AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06
By AKA Robotics
Magnetic crawler robot for ultra-high-pressure water blasting on ship hulls and storage tanks.
The WallHiker W-06 from AKA Robotics is a magnetic crawler for ultra-high-pressure water blasting to prepare large steel surfaces. The robot moves vertically, horizontally and overhead and adapts to curved surfaces. According to the manufacturer applications are ship hulls and tank shells; a vacuum reclaimer for wastewater is optional. 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
In the industrial robots category.
- Weight
- 83 kg
- Payload
- 150 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-06?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for surface preparation of ship hulls in dry dock and removing old coating and rust from tank shells. Key figures: weight 83 kg, payload 150 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.
- Payload150kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 727 others, 177 carry more, 5 the same and 545 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Weight83kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 453 others, 283 are heavier, 1 the same weight and 169 lighter.
Typical: 41 to 1,090 kg
Application
What was WallHiker W-06 developed for?
Surface preparation of ship hulls in dry dock
Removing old coating and rust from tank shells
Business fit
When might WallHiker W-06 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-06, 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-06 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-06
The WallHiker W-06 from AKA Robotics is a magnetic crawler for ultra-high-pressure water blasting to prepare large steel surfaces. The robot moves vertically, horizontally and overhead and adapts to curved surfaces. According to the manufacturer applications are ship hulls and tank shells; a vacuum reclaimer for wastewater is optional. 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-06 with alternatives
| Feature | WallHiker W-06AKA Robotics · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Surface preparation of ship hulls in dry dock, Removing old coating and rust from tank shells | 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-06
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for surface preparation of ship hulls in dry dock and removing old coating and rust from tank shells. Key figures: weight 83 kg, payload 150 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-06?
Key figures: weight 83 kg, payload 150 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-06?
AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 is listed under AKA Robotics, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 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-06 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 used for?
The applications listed for the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06 include surface preparation of ship hulls in dry dock and removing old coating and rust from tank shells.
What are alternatives to the AKA Robotics WallHiker W-06?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could WallHiker W-06 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.