Omron Robotics TM7-700 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Omron Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | TM7-700 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 23.5 kg |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 7 kg payload
- 700 mm reach
- ±0.06 mm repeatability
- Built-in 5 MP wrist camera
- Higher payload TM5 variant
- ISO/TS 15066 compliant
- Compact heavy-gripper capable
- Vision-native integration
What is it?
The Omron TM7-700 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 7 kg payload and 700 mm reach, positioned above the TM5-700 for applications where 5 kg payload is insufficient. It shares the TM-series platform — built-in 5 MP wrist camera, ISO/TS 15066 compliance, and TMflow programming software — and adds 2 kg of additional payload capacity at the same compact reach. The TM7-700 is ideal for applications that combine vision-guided operation with grippers or parts that exceed the TM5 payload budget.
Who is it for?
- Manufacturers using heavier pneumatic grippers (2–3 kg) needing 4–5 kg net part capacity with vision guidance
- Electronics assemblers handling larger PCB subassemblies or populated boards with combined gripper weight
- Quality inspection operations where a heavier multi-sensor tool plus the inspected part together exceed 5 kg
- Machine tending applications where the spindle part or fixture exceeds TM5-700 limits
Key specs
- Payload: 7 kg
- Reach: 700 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.06 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Integrated vision: 5 MP colour camera, built-in LED lighting
- Weight (arm): 23.5 kg
- Safety: ISO/TS 15066 certified
- Connectivity: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET
How it compares
The nearest competitor is the Fanuc CRX-10iA (10 kg, 1,249 mm reach), which offers higher payload and much longer reach but at a larger footprint without built-in vision. The TM7-700's compact form factor and integrated camera make it the preferred choice when 700 mm reach is adequate and vision is required; the CRX-10iA is preferred when reach and payload both need to scale.
Limitations
- 700 mm reach limits it to compact bench-top or closely-mounted machine cells
- ±0.06 mm repeatability is consistent with TM5 but behind the best cobots at this payload class
- Third-party gripper and accessory ecosystem smaller than UR+ library
- 7 kg payload may still be borderline for heavy grippers plus large parts simultaneously
FAQ
What is the difference between the TM5-700 and TM7-700?
The TM7-700 has a 7 kg payload versus the TM5-700's 5 kg, at the same 700 mm reach. The extra 2 kg capacity accommodates heavier grippers or workpieces while retaining the integrated camera and short-reach compact footprint.
What is the TM7-700 payload?
The TM7-700 has a 7 kg payload. With a 2 kg pneumatic gripper, effective part capacity is 5 kg — sufficient for most PCB subassemblies, castings, and medium-weight components in a 700 mm reach cell.
What repeatability does the TM7-700 achieve?
The TM7-700 achieves ±0.06 mm repeatability, consistent across the TM-series. This is appropriate for assembly, inspection, and machine tending but not for sub-0.03 mm precision tasks.
What applications is the TM7-700 best suited to?
The TM7-700 is best for vision-guided applications where the TM5-700's 5 kg is insufficient: heavier part handling, assembly with heavy grippers, and inspection with multi-sensor end-of-arm tooling.
How does the TM7-700 compare to the Universal Robots UR5e?
The UR5e has 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach, requires a separate vision system, but benefits from a larger UR+ ecosystem. The TM7-700 has 7 kg payload at 700 mm reach with built-in camera. For heavy-gripper vision applications in compact reach cells, the TM7-700 offers lower integration cost.