# Yaskawa Motoman AR1730

Hardware · `AR1730` · verification: source checked

The Yaskawa Motoman AR1730 is a six-axis industrial robot for arc welding. It has a 25.0 kg payload, 1730 mm horizontal reach, 3089 mm vertical reach, a contoured arm, and a 50 mm thru-hole for cable routing.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | industrial robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 25 kg |
| Reach | 1730 mm |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [Yaskawa Motoman](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/yaskawa-motoman.md)

## Study notes

- The AR1730 is a six-axis robot intended for arc welding applications.
- Horizontal reach is 1730 mm; vertical reach is 3089 mm.
- The document lists a YRC1000 controller; no matching controller id is in the reference list.
- The upper arm uses a patented double-yoke design.
- The wrist is symmetric and provides equal torch access to both sides of a part.
- The 50 mm thru-hole reduces cable wear and interference.
- The arm profile allows high-density robot placement; the contoured arm gives access to parts in close spaces and avoids fixture interference.

## Sources

1. [Yaskawa Motoman AR1730](https://www.motoman.com/en-us/products/robots/industrial/welding-cutting/ar-series/ar1730) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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