Yaskawa Motoman AR2010 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Yaskawa Motoman |
|---|---|
| Model | AR2010 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | programmable |
| Environment | indoor |
| Connectivity | EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, YRC1000 Controller |
| Country of origin | JP |
Key features
- 2010mm maximum reach for large structure welding
- 10kg payload for welding torch and sensor package
- ±0.08mm repeatability
- Sigma-7 servo technology for smooth motion
- Slim arm profile for confined joint torch access
- Integrated cable conduit for welding hose management
- Compatible with all major welding power sources
What is it?
The Motoman AR2010 is Yaskawa's large-reach arc welding robot, designed for welding large structures, heavy equipment frames, and automotive body-in-white panels where 2010mm reach enables coverage of large parts without repositioning.
Who is it for?
Heavy equipment manufacturers (construction, agricultural machinery). Automotive structural component welders. Shipbuilding prefabrication shops. Large structural steel fabricators welding long seam welds and box sections.
Key specs
- DOF: 6 axes
- Payload: 10 kg
- Reach: 2010 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.08 mm
- Speed: Up to 2000°/s (joint)
- Welding: MIG/MAG, pulsed MIG, flux-cored
- Power source compatibility: Lincoln, Fronius, ESAB, Miller (via gateway)
- Weight: ~250 kg
- Controller: DX200 or YRC1000
- Origin: Japan
Extended reach advantage
At 2010mm reach, AR2010 can access the full width of large structural frames and long weld seams from a single base position — reducing the number of robot repositions, tooling moves, and fixture setups required to complete a large structure.
How it compares
AR2010 vs Motoman MA1440: MA1440 has shorter reach (1440mm) but higher speed for thinner-material high-cycle welding. AR2010 targets larger structures and heavier materials where reach and payload are priorities over cycle time.
Limitations
- 250kg robot weight requires substantial cell infrastructure
- Large reach envelope requires larger safety cell footprint
- ±0.08mm repeatability — adequate for welding but not for precision assembly
- High capital cost of full robotic arc welding cell
FAQ
What is the AR2010 reach?
The AR2010 has a maximum reach of 2010mm, enabling it to weld large structural frames, long seam welds, and wide panel assemblies from a single base mounting without frequent repositioning.
What welding processes does AR2010 support?
The AR2010 supports MIG/MAG, pulsed MIG, and flux-cored welding processes via compatible welding power sources from Lincoln Electric, Fronius, ESAB, Miller, and others.
What controller does AR2010 use?
AR2010 is available with Yaskawa's DX200 or YRC1000 controllers, both providing offline programming via MotoSim and real-time fieldbus communication with welding power sources and cell equipment.
What is the AR2010's repeatability?
The AR2010 has ±0.08mm repeatability — sufficient for robotic arc welding where joint dimensional variation typically exceeds the robot's own positioning accuracy.
How does AR2010 compare to the MA1440?
MA1440 has 1440mm reach and higher wrist speed — optimised for high-cycle thin-sheet welding in automotive applications. AR2010 has 2010mm reach and 10kg payload for larger structures and heavier equipment welding.