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DAIHEN FD-VT8
By DAIHEN
The DAIHEN FD-VT8 is a seven-axis industrial robot with an 8 kg wrist payload and a weight of 182 kg.
The FD-VT8 (type NVT8) is a vertical articulated industrial robot from DAIHEN. According to the manufacturer it has 7 axes, a wrist payload of 8 kg, a weight of 182 kg and an upper arm payload of 10 kg. According to the page the welding power cable is built into the seventh axis and the robot is easy to operate manually thanks to synchromotion technology. The page is in Japanese and states no reach or repeatability. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- 01Industrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- 02Industrial robot (vertical articulated arm)
In the industrial robots category.
- 8kg
- Payload pols
- 182kg
- Weight
- 7
- Degrees of freedom
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 DAIHEN FD-VT8?
DAIHEN FD-VT8 is an industrial robot from DAIHEN, listed for general applications. Key figures: payload 8 kg, weight 182 kg, degrees of freedom 7. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. Availability and deployment options should be confirmed with a supplier. Robotleasen does not sell robots; it helps businesses compare suppliers and recorded information.
Technology in brief
FD-VT8 to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 8 kg
About 8 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 4%Carries about 8 kg
That is about 4% of its own weight of about 182 kg, according to the manufacturer.
In practice
How does it compare with other robots?
Each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide, where that value is known. All figures according to the manufacturer; unconfirmed values are marked in the figures at the top.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Payload8kgTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 kgmax 2,300 kg
Place 485of 715
Higher than 191 of the 714 other robots, equal to 39
- Weight182kgTHIS ROBOTmin 8 kgmax 12,500 kg
Place 240of 439
Higher than 199 of the 438 other robots
Application
What was FD-VT8 developed for?
General applications
Business fit
When might FD-VT8 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 FD-VT8, its manufacturer and this type of robot
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)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 robotA safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025Regulation (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 FD-VT8 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 4 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseActive
- RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
DAIHEN
DAIHEN is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 13 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on FD-VT8
The FD-VT8 (type NVT8) is a vertical articulated industrial robot from DAIHEN. According to the manufacturer it has 7 axes, a wrist payload of 8 kg, a weight of 182 kg and an upper arm payload of 10 kg. According to the page the welding power cable is built into the seventh axis and the robot is easy to operate manually thanks to synchromotion technology. The page is in Japanese and states no reach or repeatability. Availability in the Netherlands is not 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 FD-VT8
| Feature | FD-VT8DAIHEN | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | General applications | Assembly, Handling | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about FD-VT8
What is the DAIHEN FD-VT8?
DAIHEN FD-VT8 is an industrial robot from DAIHEN, listed for general applications. Key figures: payload 8 kg, weight 182 kg, degrees of freedom 7. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. Market status: showcase. 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 DAIHEN FD-VT8?
Key figures: payload 8 kg, weight 182 kg, degrees of freedom 7. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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 DAIHEN FD-VT8?
DAIHEN FD-VT8 is listed under DAIHEN, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the DAIHEN FD-VT8 available to buy or lease in the Netherlands?
Showcase. 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 DAIHEN FD-VT8 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the DAIHEN FD-VT8 used for?
The applications listed for the DAIHEN FD-VT8 include general applications.
What are alternatives to the DAIHEN FD-VT8?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman PL320, Yaskawa Motoman PL500 and Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 Hybrid. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer daihen-robot.com
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