Industrial robotsShibaura MachineCommercially available
Shibaura Machine THE400
The Shibaura THE400 is a SCARA robot with 400 mm arm length and 5 kg maximum payload.
Shibaura Machine shows the THE400 as a SCARA robot for assembly and inspection of electronics and automobile components. According to the specification table the arm length is 400 mm (225 + 175 mm), the maximum payload 5 kg (rated 1 kg), the repeatability ±0.01 mm (X-Y and Z) and the standard cycle time 0.39 s with a 2 kg load. The mass is 15 kg and the power supply 2.6 kVA. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- 01Industrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- 02SCARA robot
In the industrial robots category.
- 5kg
- Payload nominal 1 kg
- ±0.01mm
- Repeatability X-Y en Z
- standaardcyclustijd 0.39s
- Speed 2 kg loadeding
- 15kg
- Weight
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 Shibaura Machine THE400?
Shibaura Machine THE400 is an industrial robot from Shibaura Machine, listed for assembly of electronics and automobile components and inspection of electronics and automobile components. Key figures: payload max. 5 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, speed standaardcyclustijd 0.39 s, weight 15 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.
Technology in brief
THE400 to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 5 kg
About 5 one-litre cartons of milk.
- ± 0.01 mm
Thinner than a sheet of printer paper (about 0.1 mm).
- 33%Carries about 5 kg
That is about 33% of its own weight of about 15 kg, according to the manufacturer.
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.
- Payload5kg
Low for an industrial robot
Of the 714 others, 609 carry more, 18 the same and 87 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Weight15kg
Light for an industrial robot
Of the 438 others, 421 are heavier, 5 the same weight and 12 lighter.
Typical: 39 to 1,090 kg
Application
What was THE400 developed for?
Assembly of electronics and automobile components
Inspection of electronics and automobile components
Business fit
When might THE400 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 THE400, its manufacturer and this type of robot
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)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 robotA safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025Regulation (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 THE400 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 30 October 2026- Market statusCommercially availableActive
- RegionNot publicly confirmedActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
Shibaura Machine
Shibaura Machine is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 14 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on THE400
Shibaura Machine shows the THE400 as a SCARA robot for assembly and inspection of electronics and automobile components. According to the specification table the arm length is 400 mm (225 + 175 mm), the maximum payload 5 kg (rated 1 kg), the repeatability ±0.01 mm (X-Y and Z) and the standard cycle time 0.39 s with a 2 kg load. The mass is 15 kg and the power supply 2.6 kVA. 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 THE400
| Feature | THE400Shibaura Machine | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Assembly of electronics and automobile components, Inspection of electronics and automobile components | Assembly, Handling | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
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Questions about THE400
What is the Shibaura Machine THE400?
Shibaura Machine THE400 is an industrial robot from Shibaura Machine, listed for assembly of electronics and automobile components and inspection of electronics and automobile components. Key figures: payload max. 5 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, speed standaardcyclustijd 0.39 s, weight 15 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 Shibaura Machine THE400?
Key figures: payload max. 5 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, speed standaardcyclustijd 0.39 s, weight 15 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 Shibaura Machine THE400?
Shibaura Machine THE400 is listed under Shibaura Machine, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Shibaura Machine THE400 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 Shibaura Machine THE400 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Shibaura Machine THE400 used for?
The applications listed for the Shibaura Machine THE400 include assembly of electronics and automobile components and inspection of electronics and automobile components.
What are alternatives to the Shibaura Machine THE400?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman PL320, Yaskawa Motoman PL500 and Shibaura Machine THE600. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could THE400 fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer shibaura-machine.co.jp
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.