Industrial robotsShibaura MachineCommercially available
Shibaura Machine TVL500
The Shibaura TVL500 is a six-axis robot with 500 mm arm length and 602 mm reach.
Shibaura Machine shows the TVL500 as a vertically articulated robot from the TVL series. According to the specification table the total arm length is 500 mm, the reach 602 mm, the maximum payload 3 kg (rated 1 kg; 5 kg when mounted facing down), the repeatability ±0.02 mm (X-Y-Z) and the combined maximum speed 7.98 m/s. According to the page the standard cycle time is at the 0.3 s level. The mass is 28 kg. An dust- and splash-proof version is optional. 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.
- 02Six-axis articulated robot
In the industrial robots category.
- 602mm
- Reach
- 3kg
- Payload nominal 1 kg; 5 kg neerwaarts
- ±0.02mm
- Repeatability X-Y-Z
- 7.98m/s
- Speed samengesteld
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 TVL500?
Shibaura Machine TVL500 is an industrial robot from Shibaura Machine, listed for general applications. Key figures: reach 602 mm, payload max. 3 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm, speed 7.98 m/s. 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
TVL500 to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 3 kg
About 3 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 28.7 km/h
Faster than walking pace (about 5 km/h).
- ± 0.02 mm
Thinner than a sheet of printer paper (about 0.1 mm).
- 0.6 m
About 0.9 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
- 11%Carries about 3 kg
That is about 11% of its own weight of about 28 kg, according to the manufacturer.
In practice
How does it compare with other robots?
Each value next to the other robots in the same category in our guide, where that value is known. All figures according to the manufacturer; unconfirmed values are marked in the figures at the top.
- This robot
- Other robots in the category
- Payload3kgTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 kgmax 2,300 kg
Place 663of 715
Higher than 19 of the 714 other robots, equal to 33
- Speed8m/sTHIS ROBOTmin 2 m/smax 9,500 m/s
Place 19of 24
Higher than 5 of the 23 other robots
- Weight28kgTHIS ROBOTmin 8 kgmax 12,500 kg
Place 361of 439
Higher than 76 of the 438 other robots, equal to 2
- Reach602mmTHIS ROBOTmin 175 mmmax 10,000 mm
Place 576of 664
Higher than 88 of the 663 other robots
Application
What was TVL500 developed for?
General applications
Business fit
When might TVL500 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 TVL500, 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 TVL500 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 TVL500
Shibaura Machine shows the TVL500 as a vertically articulated robot from the TVL series. According to the specification table the total arm length is 500 mm, the reach 602 mm, the maximum payload 3 kg (rated 1 kg; 5 kg when mounted facing down), the repeatability ±0.02 mm (X-Y-Z) and the combined maximum speed 7.98 m/s. According to the page the standard cycle time is at the 0.3 s level. The mass is 28 kg. An dust- and splash-proof version is optional. 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 TVL500
| Feature | TVL500Shibaura Machine | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | General applications | 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 TVL500
What is the Shibaura Machine TVL500?
Shibaura Machine TVL500 is an industrial robot from Shibaura Machine, listed for general applications. Key figures: reach 602 mm, payload max. 3 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm, speed 7.98 m/s. 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 TVL500?
Key figures: reach 602 mm, payload max. 3 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm, speed 7.98 m/s. 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 TVL500?
Shibaura Machine TVL500 is listed under Shibaura Machine, based in Not publicly confirmed. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Shibaura Machine TVL500 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 TVL500 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Shibaura Machine TVL500 used for?
The applications listed for the Shibaura Machine TVL500 include general applications.
What are alternatives to the Shibaura Machine TVL500?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman PL320, Yaskawa Motoman PL500 and Shibaura Machine TH650A. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could TVL500 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 shibaura-machine.co.jp
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.