# Yaskawa Motoman HC20

Hardware · `HC20` · verification: source checked

The Yaskawa Motoman HC20 is a six-axis collaborative robot for arc welding. It has a 20.0 kg payload, 1700 mm horizontal reach, and 3400 mm vertical reach, and is compatible with the YRC1000 controller and standard teach pendant. It uses precision hand-guiding and Power and Force Limiting (PFL) technology for programming and contact reaction.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | collaborative robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 20 kg |
| Reach | 1700 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 |

## Connected

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

## Safety

- Power and Force Limiting (PFL) technology constantly monitors force to react to contact.
- Pinch-less design.

## Study notes

- Vertical reach is 3400 mm; the reach_mm field records horizontal reach.
- Compatible with the YRC1000 robot controller and standard teach pendant; no matching controller ids are available in the reference list.
- Through-arm utilities route cabling, including a Category 6 Ethernet cable.
- Available with Yaskawa Universal Weldcom Interface (UWI) for full control of compatible power source brands through a common interface.
- Application: arc welding.

## Sources

1. [Yaskawa Motoman HC20 for Welding](https://www.motoman.com/en-us/products/robots/industrial-robots/welding-cutting/hc-welding-series/hc20) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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