Hyundai Robotics YL015 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Hyundai Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | YL015 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Payload | 15 kg |
| Reach | 1300 mm |
| Connectivity | EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet, Profinet |
| Country of origin | KR |
Key features
- 6-axis collaborative robot (cobot)
- 15kg payload, 1300mm reach
- ISO/TS 15066 power-and-force limiting safety
- ±0.05mm repeatability
- Floor, ceiling, wall mounting
- EtherCAT and Modbus TCP connectivity
- No safety fencing required in risk-assessed deployments
What is it?
The Hyundai Robotics YL015 is a 6-axis collaborative robot rated at 15kg payload — one of the higher payload cobots in the sub-20kg segment. It incorporates power-and-force limiting safety functions per ISO/TS 15066, enabling deployment alongside human workers without permanent safety guarding after appropriate risk assessment.
Who is it for?
SME manufacturers and automotive suppliers deploying collaborative automation for assembly, inspection, machine tending, and packaging tasks where human-robot proximity is required or beneficial. Integrators needing a high-payload cobot where most competitors max out at 10-12kg.
Key specs
- Axes: 6
- Payload: 15 kg
- Reach: 1300 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
- Safety: Power-and-force limiting (ISO/TS 15066)
- Speed: Max TCP speed 1.5 m/s
- Connectivity: EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet
- Mounting: Floor, ceiling, wall
How it compares
The YL015 at 15kg payload competes with the Universal Robots UR10e (10kg) and FANUC CRX-10iA/L (10kg) — the YL015 offers a meaningful 5kg payload advantage. Against the UR16e (16kg), the YL015 is comparable with Hyundai's pricing advantage in Asian markets.
FAQ
Is the Hyundai YL015 a collaborative robot?
Yes. The YL015 is a certified collaborative robot with integrated force-torque sensing and power-and-force limiting per ISO/TS 15066, enabling safe operation alongside human workers after site risk assessment.
What is the payload advantage of the YL015 vs Universal Robots UR10e?
The YL015 offers 15kg payload vs the UR10e's 10kg — a 50% payload advantage, making it suitable for heavier assembly and machine tending tasks that exceed the UR10e's capacity.
Does the YL015 require safety fencing?
Not necessarily. Under ISO/TS 15066 power-and-force limiting mode, the YL015 can operate without permanent guarding after a site-specific risk assessment determines safe operating speeds and forces.
What industries use the Hyundai YL015?
Automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing, machine tending, packaging, and quality inspection in SME and tier-1 manufacturing environments.