Industrial robotsHIWINCommercially available
HIWIN RS405
By HIWIN
The HIWIN RS405 is a compact SCARA robot with a 2 kg rated payload and 400 or 500 mm reach.
The RS405-LU is a four-axis SCARA robot with a 2 kg rated payload (5 kg maximum). Reach is 400 or 500 mm and the Z-axis stroke is 200 or 400 mm. HIWIN lists J1+J2 repeatability of ±0.01 mm (400 mm) or ±0.02 mm (500 mm), a weight of 22 or 23 kg and a 0.42 s cycle time. The controller is the RC4-A. 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.
- ModularSCARA robot
In the industrial robots category.
- Payload
- 2 kg
- Reach
- 400 / 500 mm
- Repeatability
- ±0.01 mm
- Weight
- 22 kg
nominal; 5 kg maximum
How far it can reach.
400 mm) / ±0.02 mm (500 mm
400 mm) / 23 kg (500 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.
What is HIWIN RS405?
HIWIN RS405 is an industrial robot from HIWIN from Taiwan, listed for pick-and-place and assembly of small parts. Key figures: payload 2 kg, reach 400 / 500 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 22 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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.
- Payload2kg
Low for an industrial robot
Of the 846 others, 827 carry more, 4 the same and 15 less.
Typical: 7 to 130 kg
- Weight23kg
Light for an industrial robot
Of the 547 others, 484 are heavier, 2 the same weight and 61 lighter.
Typical: 42 to 1,020 kg
- Reach500mm
Short reach for an industrial robot
Of the 771 others, 714 reach further, 8 as far and 49 less far.
Typical: 900 to 2,702 mm
Application
What was RS405 developed for?
Pick-and-place and assembly of small parts
Business fit
When might RS405 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 RS405, 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 RS405 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionTaiwanconfirmed
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.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
HIWIN
HIWIN is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 3 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on RS405
The RS405-LU is a four-axis SCARA robot with a 2 kg rated payload (5 kg maximum). Reach is 400 or 500 mm and the Z-axis stroke is 200 or 400 mm. HIWIN lists J1+J2 repeatability of ±0.01 mm (400 mm) or ±0.02 mm (500 mm), a weight of 22 or 23 kg and a 0.42 s cycle time. The controller is the RC4-A. 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 RS405 with alternatives
| Feature | RS405HIWIN · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Pick-and-place and assembly of small parts | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Taiwan | 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 RS405
What is the HIWIN RS405?
HIWIN RS405 is an industrial robot from HIWIN from Taiwan, listed for pick-and-place and assembly of small parts. Key figures: payload 2 kg, reach 400 / 500 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 22 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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 HIWIN RS405?
Key figures: payload 2 kg, reach 400 / 500 mm, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 22 kg. 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 HIWIN RS405?
HIWIN RS405 is listed under HIWIN, based in Taiwan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the HIWIN RS405 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 HIWIN RS405 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the HIWIN RS405 used for?
The applications listed for the HIWIN RS405 include pick-and-place and assembly of small parts.
What are alternatives to the HIWIN RS405?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could RS405 fit your organisation?
Review the recorded market status, applications and alternatives for this robot. We do not sell robots ourselves, but help you compare suppliers and terms.
Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer hiwin.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.