Industrial robotsUnifillerCommercially available
Unifiller HIRO
By Unifiller
Six-axis robot for decorating cakes with writing, drizzling and custom designs.
The HIRO from Unifiller is a recipe-driven cake decorating robot for writing, drizzling and custom designs. The arm has six degrees of freedom and a reach of 1 metre. According to the manufacturer payload is up to 14 kg and repeatability ±0.02 mm; the robot is designed for washdown. Supply: 220 VAC, 3-phase, 30 A, 50-60 Hz; compressed air 4 CFM at 90 psi. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
Commercially availableThis model is listed as commercially available. Delivery, configuration and support vary by supplier and region.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularRobotic cake decorator
In the industrial robots category.
- Degrees of freedom
- 6
- Reach
- 1 m
- Payload
- up to 14 kg
- Repeatability
- ±0.02 mm
Number of joints: how freely the arm moves.
3'3"
manufacturer specification
manufacturer specification
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 Unifiller HIRO?
Unifiller HIRO is an industrial robot from Unifiller from Canada, listed for decorating cakes in bakeries and writing and drizzling on cakes. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1 m, payload up to 14 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm. 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.
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.
- Payload14kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 727 others, 399 carry more, 3 the same and 325 less.
Typical: 7 to 150 kg
- Reach1,000mm
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 671 others, 476 reach further, 7 as far and 188 less far.
Typical: 901 to 2,710 mm
Application
What was HIRO developed for?
Decorating cakes in bakeries
Writing and drizzling on cakes
Business fit
When might HIRO 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 HIRO, its manufacturer and this type of robot
- 2021
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) - 1961
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 robot - 2025
A safety standard for industrial robots, ISO 10218-1, appeared in February 2025 as its third edition.
Source: ISO 10218-1:2025 - 2023
Regulation (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 HIRO available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 8 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- RegionCanadaconfirmed
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
- Lease / RaaSNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
- RentalNot confirmednot confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.
Ask about availabilityManufacturer
Unifiller
Unifiller is listed in the Robotleasen directory with one robot model.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on HIRO
The HIRO from Unifiller is a recipe-driven cake decorating robot for writing, drizzling and custom designs. The arm has six degrees of freedom and a reach of 1 metre. According to the manufacturer payload is up to 14 kg and repeatability ±0.02 mm; the robot is designed for washdown. Supply: 220 VAC, 3-phase, 30 A, 50-60 Hz; compressed air 4 CFM at 90 psi. Availability in the Netherlands has not been 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 HIRO with alternatives
| Feature | HIROUnifiller · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Decorating cakes in bakeries, Writing and drizzling on cakes | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Canada | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about HIRO
What is the Unifiller HIRO?
Unifiller HIRO is an industrial robot from Unifiller from Canada, listed for decorating cakes in bakeries and writing and drizzling on cakes. Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1 m, payload up to 14 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm. 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 Unifiller HIRO?
Key figures: degrees of freedom 6, reach 1 m, payload up to 14 kg, repeatability ±0.02 mm. 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 Unifiller HIRO?
Unifiller HIRO is listed under Unifiller, based in Canada. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Unifiller HIRO 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 Unifiller HIRO cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier.
What is the Unifiller HIRO used for?
The applications listed for the Unifiller HIRO include decorating cakes in bakeries and writing and drizzling on cakes.
What are alternatives to the Unifiller HIRO?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could HIRO fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer unifiller.com
Specifications are generally based on manufacturer information and have not been measured by Robotleasen. See our editorial approach.