# Yaskawa Motoman HC10

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The Yaskawa Motoman HC10 is a six-axis collaborative robot intended for arc welding. It has a 10 kg payload, a 1200 mm horizontal reach, and a 2400 mm vertical reach. The robot uses the YRC1000 controller and can be programmed by hand-guiding.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | collaborative robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 10 kg |
| Reach | 1200 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 |

## Connected

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

## Safety

- Power and Force Limiting (PFL) technology continuously monitors force to react to contact.
- Pinch-less design.
- Designed for operation with, or in close proximity to, human workers.

## Study notes

- Six-axis collaborative robot.
- Applications include arc welding.
- YRC1000 controller.
- Horizontal reach is 1200 mm; vertical reach is 2400 mm.
- Hand-guiding is used for programming.
- Through-arm utilities route cabling, including a Category 6 ethernet cable.
- Universal Weldcom Interface (UWI) enables control of compatible power source brands through a common interface.
- Intended to supplement manual welding or to work on large, heavy workpieces.

## Sources

1. [Yaskawa Motoman HC10 for Welding](https://www.motoman.com/en-us/products/robots/industrial-robots/welding-cutting/hc-welding-series/hc10) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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