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Machinex SamurAI Optima
By Machinex
Compact sorting robot mounted directly on the sorting conveyor.
The SamurAI Optima is a compact version of the SamurAI that sits on the conveyor and is suitable for ceiling heights from 2.44 m. According to the June 2025 datasheet it reaches up to 70 picks per minute (manufacturer figure). It uses a Venturi suction system with straight suction cups, for conveyors of 0.6 to 1.5 m (two robot cells staggered for 1.07 to 1.5 m). The dimensions are 2.39 m wide, 1.4 m long and 1.3 m high. Availability in the Netherlands has not been 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.
- ModularWaste sorting robot (compact)
In the industrial robots category.
- Height
- 1.3 m
From the floor to the top.
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 Machinex SamurAI Optima?
Machinex SamurAI Optima is an industrial robot from Machinex from Canada, listed for sorting in facilities with limited space and retrofitting existing facilities with a robot. Key figures: height 1.3 m. 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.
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How big is SamurAI Optima?
Application
What was SamurAI Optima developed for?
Sorting in facilities with limited space
Retrofitting existing facilities with a robot
Business fit
When might SamurAI Optima 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 SamurAI Optima, 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 SamurAI Optima available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 11 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionCanadaconfirmed
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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OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on SamurAI Optima
The SamurAI Optima is a compact version of the SamurAI that sits on the conveyor and is suitable for ceiling heights from 2.44 m. According to the June 2025 datasheet it reaches up to 70 picks per minute (manufacturer figure). It uses a Venturi suction system with straight suction cups, for conveyors of 0.6 to 1.5 m (two robot cells staggered for 1.07 to 1.5 m). The dimensions are 2.39 m wide, 1.4 m long and 1.3 m high. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Lease or rent
Can you lease this robot?
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Compare
Compare SamurAI Optima with alternatives
| Feature | SamurAI OptimaMachinex · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Sorting in facilities with limited space, Retrofitting existing facilities with a robot | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Canada | 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 SamurAI Optima
What is the Machinex SamurAI Optima?
Machinex SamurAI Optima is an industrial robot from Machinex from Canada, listed for sorting in facilities with limited space and retrofitting existing facilities with a robot. Key figures: height 1.3 m. 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 Machinex SamurAI Optima?
Key figures: height 1.3 m. 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 Machinex SamurAI Optima?
Machinex SamurAI Optima is listed under Machinex, based in Canada. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Machinex SamurAI Optima 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 Machinex SamurAI Optima 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 Machinex SamurAI Optima used for?
The applications listed for the Machinex SamurAI Optima include sorting in facilities with limited space and retrofitting existing facilities with a robot.
What are alternatives to the Machinex SamurAI Optima?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer machinexrecycling.com
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