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Techman Robot TM16
The Techman TM16 is a cobot with a 16 kg payload and 917 mm reach.
The TM16 is a cobot in Techman Robot's TM AI Cobot series. According to the manufacturer it has a 16 kg payload, a reach of 917 mm, a weight of 32 kg and protection class IP54 (the page shows 'IPIV 54', probably a typo). The page names machine tending, material handling and packaging. The page does not show a repeatability. Availability in the Netherlands is not confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- 01Collaborative robot arm
Built to work alongside people, after a risk assessment of the application.
- 02Cobot with built-in vision
In the cobots category.
- 16kg
- Payload
- 917mm
- Reach
- 32kg
- 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 Techman Robot TM16?
Techman Robot TM16 is a collaborative robot arm from Techman Robot from Taiwan, listed for machine tending, material handling and packaging. Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 917 mm, weight 32 kg. 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.
Technology in brief
TM16 to scale
A way to picture it: next to a person, a door or a familiar object.
- 16 kg
About 16 one-litre cartons of milk.
- 0.92 m
About 1.4 times an adult's arm length (about 65 cm).
- 50%Carries about 16 kg
That is about 50% of its own weight of about 32 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
- Payload16kgTHIS ROBOTmin 0.5 kgmax 60 kg
Place 54of 194
Higher than 134 of the 193 other robots, equal to 6
- Weight32kgTHIS ROBOTmin 3.6 kgmax 990 kg
Place 67of 127
Higher than 60 of the 126 other robots
- Reach917mmTHIS ROBOTmin 330 mmmax 4,500 mm
Place 120of 189
Higher than 69 of the 188 other robots
Application
What was TM16 developed for?
Machine tending
Material handling
Packaging
Business fit
When might TM16 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 TM16, 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 15066Robotleasen lists 4 robots from Techman Robot. You can find them all on the supplier page.
Market and supply
Is TM16 available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
Status board
Checked 4 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseActive
- RegionTaiwanActive
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmedNot confirmed
- RentalNot confirmedNot confirmed
2 of 4 confirmedAvailability depends on market launch, region and the manufacturer's channels.
Manufacturer
Techman Robot
Taiwanese manufacturer of collaborative robots with an integrated camera and AI vision, suited to inspection, assembly and machine tending.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on TM16
The TM16 is a cobot in Techman Robot's TM AI Cobot series. According to the manufacturer it has a 16 kg payload, a reach of 917 mm, a weight of 32 kg and protection class IP54 (the page shows 'IPIV 54', probably a typo). The page names machine tending, material handling and packaging. The page does not show a repeatability. 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 TM16
| Feature | TM16Techman Robot | UR10eUniversal Robots | Panda (FER)Franka Emika |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Discontinued |
| Application | Machine tending, Material handling | Machine tending, Packaging | Robotics research, Robot control research |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Taiwan | Netherlands | Not publicly confirmed |
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View robotFrequently asked questions
Questions about TM16
What is the Techman Robot TM16?
Techman Robot TM16 is a collaborative robot arm from Techman Robot from Taiwan, listed for machine tending, material handling and packaging. Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 917 mm, weight 32 kg. 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 Techman Robot TM16?
Key figures: payload 16 kg, reach 917 mm, weight 32 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 Techman Robot TM16?
Techman Robot TM16 is listed under Techman Robot. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Techman Robot TM16 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 Techman Robot TM16 cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Techman Robot TM16 used for?
The applications listed for the Techman Robot TM16 include machine tending, material handling and packaging.
What are alternatives to the Techman Robot TM16?
Profiles include Rethink Robotics Sawyer, Rethink Robotics Baxter and Doosan Robotics A-serie. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer tm-robot.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.