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Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA
The Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA is a six-axis cobot with a 5 kg payload and 910 mm reach.
MELFA ASSISTA is Mitsubishi Electric's cobot range, launched in 2020. According to the manufacturer the six-axis arm has a 5 kg payload, 910 mm reach, 0.03 mm repeatability and speeds up to 1000 mm/s. The arm complies with ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS 15066 and detects collisions. Movements can be taught from a control panel on the arm, so no separate teach pendant is needed. The arm can work alongside people or be used as a standard industrial robot.
- Collaborative robot armBuilt to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- Collaborative 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
- Assembly
- Machine tending
- Pick-and-place
- Type
- Cobots
- Origin
- Japan
- Deployment
- Not confirmed
- Region
- Not publicly confirmed
- Applications
- 3 applications
What is Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA?
Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA is a collaborative robot arm from Mitsubishi Electric from Japan, listed for assembly, machine tending and pick-and-place. Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 910 mm, repeatability ± 0.03 mm, speed max. 1,000 mm/s. 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.
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MELFA ASSISTA in action
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Technical overview
MELFA ASSISTA 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.
- 5 kg
- Payload
- 910 mm
- Reach
- ± 0.03 mm
- Repeatability
- max. 1,000 mm/s
- Speed
- 6
- Degrees of freedom
Put into perspective
- 5 kgAbout 5 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 3,600 km/hFaster than walking pace (about 5 km/h).
- ± 0.03 mmThinner than a sheet of printer paper (about 0.1 mm).
- 0.91 mAbout 1.4 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
In practice
How does the MELFA ASSISTA 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
- Payload5 kgPlace 36 of 540.5 kg30 kg
Higher than 14 of the 53 other robots, equal to 4
- Speed1,000 m/sPlace 1 of 81 m/s1,000 m/s
Higher than 7 of the 7 other robots
- Reach910 mmPlace 29 of 49330 mm2,030 mm
Higher than 20 of the 48 other robots
Facts
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Notable facts about MELFA ASSISTA, 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 MELFA ASSISTA
MELFA ASSISTA is Mitsubishi Electric's cobot range, launched in 2020. According to the manufacturer the six-axis arm has a 5 kg payload, 910 mm reach, 0.03 mm repeatability and speeds up to 1000 mm/s. The arm complies with ISO 10218-1 and ISO/TS 15066 and detects collisions. Movements can be taught from a control panel on the arm, so no separate teach pendant is needed. The arm can work alongside people or be used as a standard industrial robot.
Business fit
When might MELFA ASSISTA 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 Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
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Compare MELFA ASSISTA
| Feature | MELFA ASSISTAMitsubishi Electric | UR10eUniversal Robots | A-serieDoosan Robotics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Assembly, Machine tending | Machine tending, Packaging | Pick and place, Assembly |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Check with supplier | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Netherlands | International |
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about MELFA ASSISTA
What is the Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA?
Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA is a collaborative robot arm from Mitsubishi Electric from Japan, listed for assembly, machine tending and pick-and-place. Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 910 mm, repeatability ± 0.03 mm, speed max. 1,000 mm/s. 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 Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA?
Key figures: payload 5 kg, reach 910 mm, repeatability ± 0.03 mm, speed max. 1,000 mm/s. 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 Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA?
Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA is listed under Mitsubishi Electric, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA 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 Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA used for?
The applications listed for the Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA include assembly, machine tending and pick-and-place.
What are alternatives to the Mitsubishi Electric MELFA ASSISTA?
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer mitsubishielectric.com
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