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Mecademic Meca500
By Mecademic
The Mecademic Meca500 is a six-axis industrial robot arm of 4.6 kg with 5 µm repeatability.
According to Mecademic the Meca500 is the smallest and most precise six-axis industrial robot arm. The manufacturer states 5 µm repeatability, a 500 g payload and 330 mm reach. The arm weighs 4.6 kg, can be mounted at any angle and has protection class IP40 and clean room class ISO 6. The Meca500 is meant as a component of an automated cell, controlled from a computer or PLC. Mecademic positions the Meca500 as an industrial robot arm; safety for the surroundings must be handled in the cell design.
- Collaborative robot armBuilt to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- Compact precision robot armIn the cobots category.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.Designed for
- Precision assembly
- Lab automation
- Small-part handling
- Type
- Cobots
- Origin
- Canada
- Deployment
- Not confirmed
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Applications
- 3 applications
What is Mecademic Meca500?
Mecademic Meca500 is a collaborative robot arm from Mecademic from Canada, listed for precision assembly, lab automation and small-part handling. Key figures: payload 0.5 kg, reach 330 mm, repeatability 5 µm, weight 4.6 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.
Video
Meca500 in action
Video from the manufacturer or an authorised partner.
Technical overview
Meca500 in figures
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.
- 0.5 kg
- Payload
- 330 mm
- Reach
- 5 µm
- Repeatability
- 4.6 kg
- Weight
- 6
- Degrees of freedom
Put into perspective
- 0.5 kgAbout 1 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 0.33 mAbout 0.5 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
In practice
How does the Meca500 perform?
All figures come from this robot's profile, according to the manufacturer.
How does it compare with other robots?
We put each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide where that value is known. Unconfirmed values are marked in the figures above.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Payload0.5 kgPlace 53 of 540.5 kg30 kg
Higher than 0 of the 53 other robots, equal to 1
- Weight4.6 kgPlace 21 of 214.6 kg75 kg
Higher than 0 of the 20 other robots
- Reach330 mmPlace 49 of 49330 mm2,030 mm
Higher than 0 of the 48 other robots
Facts
Did you know?
Notable facts about Meca500, its manufacturer and this type of robot
The first commercially sold cobot was a UR5 from Universal Robots, in December 2008.
Source: Universal Robots, company historyA cobot's payload includes the gripper. A 1 kg gripper on a 5 kg cobot leaves 4 kg for the product.
The safety rules for cobots are set out in ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066. The latter gives limit values for contact force per body part.
Source: ISO/TS 15066
Our perspective on Meca500
According to Mecademic the Meca500 is the smallest and most precise six-axis industrial robot arm. The manufacturer states 5 µm repeatability, a 500 g payload and 330 mm reach. The arm weighs 4.6 kg, can be mounted at any angle and has protection class IP40 and clean room class ISO 6. The Meca500 is meant as a component of an automated cell, controlled from a computer or PLC. Mecademic positions the Meca500 as an industrial robot arm; safety for the surroundings must be handled in the cell design.
Business fit
When might Meca500 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.
Market and supply
Availability
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
- Market status
- Commercially available
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Lease / RaaS
- Not confirmed
- Rental
- Not confirmed
Manufacturer and supplier
About Mecademic
Mecademic is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
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Compare Meca500
| Feature | Meca500Mecademic | UR10eUniversal Robots | Panda (FER)Franka Emika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Discontinued |
| Application | Precision assembly, Lab automation | Machine tending, Packaging | Robotics research, Robot control research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Check with supplier | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about Meca500
What is the Mecademic Meca500?
Mecademic Meca500 is a collaborative robot arm from Mecademic from Canada, listed for precision assembly, lab automation and small-part handling. Key figures: payload 0.5 kg, reach 330 mm, repeatability 5 µm, weight 4.6 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 Mecademic Meca500?
Key figures: payload 0.5 kg, reach 330 mm, repeatability 5 µm, weight 4.6 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 Mecademic Meca500?
Mecademic Meca500 is listed under Mecademic, based in Canada. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Mecademic Meca500 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 Mecademic Meca500 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Mecademic Meca500 used for?
The applications listed for the Mecademic Meca500 include precision assembly, lab automation and small-part handling.
What are alternatives to the Mecademic Meca500?
Profiles include Rethink Robotics Sawyer, Rethink Robotics Baxter and ABB YuMi IRB 14000. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
News and insights
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer mecademic.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.