6-axis robots: traditional industrial (4-35+ kg) and collaborative variants. NEXT adds AI vision, ML, adaptive tasks. 600,000+ deployed globally.
600,000+ robots shipped. NEXT platform entering wide deployment in 2026; Yaskawa is building its first US robot factory in Wisconsin.
Updated Jul 2026Checked 11 Oct0 updates this week
NEX-series paired with YNX1000 controller. Enough edge compute for AI vision and decision-making on the robot itself.
Vision and ML algorithms for motion planning. Recognize, approach, grip, place variable items without explicit task programming.
Built-in error checking. Handles deformable objects and uncertain environments, validated with SoftBank Corp.
Modular controller for connected manufacturing. Integrates robots, sensors, motion systems across multiple facilities.
| Spec | Motoman Industrial Robot Family |
|---|---|
| Payload range | 4–35+ kgR (reported) |
| Robots shipped to date | 600,000+R (reported) |
| Order growth Q1 2026 | 25% YoYR (reported) |
| North America capacity increase | 30%R (reported) |
| Employees (consolidated) | 12,483R (reported) |
R reported by the company
| Spec | Motoman Industrial Robot Family | KUKA (Midea Group) KR Industrial Robot Series |
|---|---|---|
| Payload range | 4–35+ kgR (reported) | 6 kg to 500+ kgR (reported) |
| Employees (consolidated) | 12,483R (reported) | 15,064R (reported) |
R reported by the company
Yaskawa Electric
Motoman robots, servo motors, AC drives
Japanese mechatronics company founded in 1915, headquartered in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Manufactures servo motors, AC drives, industrial robots (Motoman brand), and system engineering solutions. 12,000+ employees; public on Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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