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Yamaha Motor YK1200XG

Name: Yamaha Motor YK1200XG
Brand: Yamaha Motor

The Yamaha YK1200XG is a SCARA robot with a 1,200 mm arm length and a maximum payload of 50 kg.

According to Yamaha (press release of 10 September 2024), the YK1200XG is intended for assembly and transfer of large, heavy parts, particularly in automotive battery production with loads of 20 to 50 kg. The manufacturer gives a standard cycle time of 0.92 s with a 40 kg payload and a beltless construction. The robot is controlled with the RCX341 controller. Repeatability and weight are not stated. Availability in the Netherlands has not been confirmed.

Status 2026

ShowcaseThis model is listed as a showcase. Direct commercial availability has not been confirmed.

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Type: Industrial robots
Origin: Japan
Deployment: Not confirmed
Region: Japan
Applications: 2 applications

ProductionIndustrial robot
Reprogrammable manipulator (robot arm) with three or more axes, for automation in industry.

Schematic · photo not available

ModularSCARA robot for heavy loads
In the industrial robots category.

What is Yamaha Motor YK1200XG?

Yamaha Motor YK1200XG is an industrial robot from Yamaha Motor from Japan, listed for assembly and transfer of heavy parts and production of vehicle batteries. 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.

Application

What was YK1200XG developed for?

Assembly and transfer of heavy parts
Production of vehicle batteries

Business fit

When might YK1200XG be a fit?

An initial view based on the recorded category and model information

May be suitable for

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Considerations

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Facts

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Notable facts about YK1200XG, 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 YK1200XG available?

A profile status is not a confirmed offer or delivery time

What is settled?

Checked 10 November 2026

Market status
Showcase
Mainly a demonstration model; not regularly on sale.
confirmed
Region
Japan
Where the model is supplied, according to the profile.
confirmed
Lease / RaaS
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed lease or robot-as-a-service.
not confirmed
Rental
Not confirmed
No supplier has confirmed rental.
not confirmed

2 of 4 settled. The rest depends on the supplier.

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Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor

Yamaha Motor is listed in the Robotleasen directory with 8 robot models.

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Open comparison overview

Feature	YK1200XGYamaha Motor · this robot	Motoman MOTOMINIYaskawa	Motoman PL190Yaskawa	Motoman PL320Yaskawa
Market status	Showcase	Commercially available	Commercially available	Commercially available
Application	Assembly and transfer of heavy parts, Production of vehicle batteries	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

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What is the Yamaha Motor YK1200XG?

Which supplier is listed for the Yamaha Motor YK1200XG?

Yamaha Motor YK1200XG is listed under Yamaha Motor, based in Japan. Check local sales and support terms directly with the supplier.

Is the Yamaha Motor YK1200XG 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 YK1200XG 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 YK1200XG used for?

The applications listed for the Yamaha Motor YK1200XG include assembly and transfer of heavy parts and production of vehicle batteries.

What are alternatives to the Yamaha Motor YK1200XG?

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