Industrial robotsYamaha MotorCommercially available
Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)
By Yamaha Motor
The Yamaha YK-XG medium SCARA robots have an arm length of 500 or 600 mm and a payload of up to 20 kg.
The specification page lists five models: YK500XGL, YK500XG, YK600XGL, YK600XG and YK600XGH. The maximum payload is 5, 10 or 20 kg and the standard cycle time is between 0.42 and 0.54 s according to the manufacturer. Repeatability, weight and number of axes are not given on this page. 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.
- ModularSCARA robot
In the industrial robots category.
What is Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)?
Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) is an industrial robot from Yamaha Motor from Japan, listed for assembly and parts handling and parts transfer on production lines. 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.
Application
What was YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) developed for?
Assembly and parts handling
Parts transfer on production lines
Business fit
When might YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) 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 YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH), 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 YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) available?
A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time
What is settled?
Checked 10 November 2026- Market statusCommercially availableconfirmed
The model is on sale; you can request it from a supplier.
- 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 YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)
The specification page lists five models: YK500XGL, YK500XG, YK600XGL, YK600XG and YK600XGH. The maximum payload is 5, 10 or 20 kg and the standard cycle time is between 0.42 and 0.54 s according to the manufacturer. Repeatability, weight and number of axes are not given on this page. 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 YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) with alternatives
| Feature | YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)Yamaha Motor · this robot | Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa | Motoman PL190Yaskawa | Motoman PL320Yaskawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market status | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available | Commercially available |
| Application | Assembly and parts handling, Parts transfer on production lines | 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 application: assembly | Different application: palletising | Different application: palletising |
| Link | View robot | View robot | View robot |
Frequently asked questions
Questions about YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)
What is the Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)?
Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) is an industrial robot from Yamaha Motor from Japan, listed for assembly and parts handling and parts transfer on production lines. 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.
Which supplier is listed for the Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)?
Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) is listed under Yamaha Motor, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.
Is the Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) 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 Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) 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 YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) used for?
The applications listed for the Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) include assembly and parts handling and parts transfer on production lines.
What are alternatives to the Yamaha Motor YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH)?
Profiles include Yaskawa Motoman MOTOMINI, Yaskawa Motoman PL190 and Yaskawa Motoman PL320. Compare their applications, specifications and market status.
Next step
Could YK-XG (YK500XG t/m YK600XGH) fit your organisation?
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Sources and checks
Checked against the manufacturer · last checked
- Manufacturer global.yamaha-motor.com
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