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AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02
By AKA Robotics
Magnetic crawler for grinding and repainting wind turbine towers.
The WallHiker WP-02 from AKA Robotics is a magnetic crawler for wind turbine towers with grinding and spraying modules. The robot removes degraded coating and corrosion and repaints the surface. It is operated from the ground by wireless controller. According to the manufacturer the robot works up to 150 m height and in wind speeds up to 13 m/s. 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 wind turbine towers (grinding and painting)
In the industrial robots category.
- Weight
- 105 kg
- Payload
- 60 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 WP-02?
AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for maintaining coating on wind turbine towers without rope access. Key figures: weight 105 kg, payload 60 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.
- Payload60kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 727 others, 256 carry more, 9 the same and 462 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Weight105kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 453 others, 279 are heavier and 174 lighter.
Typical: 41 to 1,090 kg
Application
What was WallHiker WP-02 developed for?
Maintaining coating on wind turbine towers without rope access
Business fit
When might WallHiker WP-02 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 WP-02, 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 WP-02 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 WP-02
The WallHiker WP-02 from AKA Robotics is a magnetic crawler for wind turbine towers with grinding and spraying modules. The robot removes degraded coating and corrosion and repaints the surface. It is operated from the ground by wireless controller. According to the manufacturer the robot works up to 150 m height and in wind speeds up to 13 m/s. 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 WP-02 with alternatives
| Feature | WallHiker WP-02AKA Robotics · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Maintaining coating on wind turbine towers without rope access | 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 WP-02
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02?
AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 is an industrial robot from AKA Robotics from China, listed for maintaining coating on wind turbine towers without rope access. Key figures: weight 105 kg, payload 60 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 WP-02?
Key figures: weight 105 kg, payload 60 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 WP-02?
AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 is listed under AKA Robotics, based in China. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 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 WP-02 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 used for?
The applications listed for the AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02 include maintaining coating on wind turbine towers without rope access.
What are alternatives to the AKA Robotics WallHiker WP-02?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could WallHiker WP-02 fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer akarobotics.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.