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Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)
By Yamaha Motor
Yamaha SCARA series with arm lengths of 400 to 710 mm and up to 10 kg payload.
Yamaha's YE series comprises the SCARA robots YE4-40, YE10-51, YE10-61 and YE10-71. Yamaha describes the series as cost-effective SCARA robots for industrial automation; as applications Yamaha lists pick-and-place, assembly, packaging, inspection and material handling. Maximum payload is 4 kg (YE4-40) or 10 kg (YE10 models); with the shaft option this is 3 and 9 kg respectively. Repeatability in XYZ is ±0.01 mm (YE10-71: X ±0.02 mm) and the cycle time with 2 kg is between 0.36 and 0.42 s. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.
Status 2026
ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.- ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.
- ModularSCARA robot (cost-effective series)
In the industrial robots category.
- Payload
- max. 4 kg
- Repeatability
- ±0.01 mm
- Weight
- 15 kg
YE4-40) / 10 kg (YE10
YE10-71: X ±0.02 mm
YE4-40); 23 to 24 kg (YE10
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 Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)?
Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) is an industrial robot from Yamaha Motor from Japan, listed for pick-and-place, assembly and packaging. Key figures: payload max. 4 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 15 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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.
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.
- Payload10kg
Typical for an industrial robot
Of the 797 others, 494 carry more, 41 the same and 262 less.
Typical: 7 to 130 kg
- Weight24kg
Light for an industrial robot
Of the 489 others, 425 are heavier, 2 the same weight and 62 lighter.
Typical: 38 to 1,000 kg
Application
What was YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) developed for?
Pick-and-place
Assembly
Packaging
Inspection
Business fit
When might YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) 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 YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10), 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 YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 10 November 2026- Market statusShowcaseconfirmed
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
- RegionJapanconfirmed
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.
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Yamaha Motor
Yamaha Motor is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 8 robot models.
OUR INTERPRETATION
Our perspective on YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)
Yamaha's YE series comprises the SCARA robots YE4-40, YE10-51, YE10-61 and YE10-71. Yamaha describes the series as cost-effective SCARA robots for industrial automation; as applications Yamaha lists pick-and-place, assembly, packaging, inspection and material handling. Maximum payload is 4 kg (YE4-40) or 10 kg (YE10 models); with the shaft option this is 3 and 9 kg respectively. Repeatability in XYZ is ±0.01 mm (YE10-71: X ±0.02 mm) and the cycle time with 2 kg is between 0.36 and 0.42 s. 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 YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) with alternatives
| Feature | YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)Yamaha Motor · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Showcase | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Pick-and-place, Assembly | Assembly, Handling | Palletising | Palletising |
| Deployment | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Region | Japan | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed | Not publicly confirmed |
| Difference | — | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available | Different market status: commercially available |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)
What is the Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)?
Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) is an industrial robot from Yamaha Motor from Japan, listed for pick-and-place, assembly and packaging. Key figures: payload max. 4 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, weight 15 kg. Some figures apply under specific conditions; see the robot profile. 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 Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)?
Key figures: payload max. 4 kg, repeatability ±0.01 mm, 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 Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)?
Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) is listed under Yamaha Motor, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) 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 Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) cost?
No reliable public price is listed for this model. Costs depend on configuration and supplier. Ask a supplier for price information
What is the Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) used for?
The applications listed for the Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10) include pick-and-place, assembly, packaging and inspection.
What are alternatives to the Yamaha Motor YE-serie (YE4-40, YE10)?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
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Sources and checks
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- Manufacturer global.yamaha-motor.com
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