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fruitcore robotics HORST1000
The fruitcore HORST1000 is a six-axis industrial robot with a reach of 1,018 mm and a payload of 8 kg.
According to fruitcore robotics the HORST1000 is an all-round robot for demanding applications. Reach is 1,018 mm, payload 8 kg, repeatability ± 0.05 mm, protection class IP54 and weight 70 kg. The robot is operated with a 13.3-inch touchscreen and the horstOS software, with a 6-year warranty on motors and gearboxes. Named applications are machine tending, small parts handling, palletizing, part separation, pick and place and quality inspection. The page also mentions a HORST1000 G2 (16 kg, 1,141 mm); it is not included separately. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularSix-axis industrial robot
In the industrial robots category.
- Degrees of freedom
- 6
- Reach
- 1,018 mm
- Payload
- 8 kg
- Repeatability
- ± 0.05 mm
Number of joints: how freely the arm moves.
How far it can reach.
The most weight it can carry or lift.
How precisely it returns to the same point.
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 fruitcore robotics HORST1000?
fruitcore robotics HORST1000 is an industrial robot from fruitcore robotics from Germany, listed for machine tending, small parts handling and palletizing. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1,018 mm, payload 8 kg, repeatability ± 0.05 mm. 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.
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.
- Payload8kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 714 others, 484 carry more, 39 the same and 191 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Weight70kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 438 others, 277 are heavier and 161 lighter.
Typical: 38 to 1,090 kg
- Reach1,018mm
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 663 others, 468 reach further and 195 less far.
Typical: 901 to 2,710 mm
Application
What was HORST1000 developed for?
Machine tending
Small parts handling
Palletizing
Part separation
Business fit
When might HORST1000 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 HORST1000, 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 HORST1000 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 3 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionGermanyconfirmed
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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fruitcore robotics
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OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on HORST1000
According to fruitcore robotics the HORST1000 is an all-round robot for demanding applications. Reach is 1,018 mm, payload 8 kg, repeatability ± 0.05 mm, protection class IP54 and weight 70 kg. The robot is operated with a 13.3-inch touchscreen and the horstOS software, with a 6-year warranty on motors and gearboxes. Named applications are machine tending, small parts handling, palletizing, part separation, pick and place and quality inspection. The page also mentions a HORST1000 G2 (16 kg, 1,141 mm); it is not included separately. 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 HORST1000 with alternatives
| Feature | HORST1000fruitcore robotics · this robot | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa | Motoman PL500Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Machine tending, Small parts handling | Palletising | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Germany | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about HORST1000
What is the fruitcore robotics HORST1000?
fruitcore robotics HORST1000 is an industrial robot from fruitcore robotics from Germany, listed for machine tending, small parts handling and palletizing. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1,018 mm, payload 8 kg, repeatability ± 0.05 mm. 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 fruitcore robotics HORST1000?
Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1,018 mm, payload 8 kg, repeatability ± 0.05 mm. 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 fruitcore robotics HORST1000?
fruitcore robotics HORST1000 is listed under fruitcore robotics, based in Germany. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the fruitcore robotics HORST1000 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 fruitcore robotics HORST1000 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the fruitcore robotics HORST1000 used for?
The applications listed for the fruitcore robotics HORST1000 include machine tending, small parts handling, palletizing and part separation.
What are alternatives to the fruitcore robotics HORST1000?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman PL190, Yaskawa Motoman PL320 and Yaskawa Motoman PL500. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer fruitcore-robotics.com
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