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Yamaha Motor Launches New Variations in Its Robonity Series - Three New Types Added: Long-Stroke, Timing Belt Drive, and Low-Profile, Bringing the Lineup to 54 Models

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) today announced the expansion of its Robonity* series of single-axis robots and motorless single-axis actuators with the addition of a long-stroke type, a timing belt drive type, and a low-profile type with reduced overall height. The new models will be launched on December 3, 2025. The long-stroke type features a maximum stroke of 3,000 mm, a maximum payload of 200 kg, and a repeatability of ±0.01 mm, delivering both high-precision long-stroke capability and high payloads. Equipped with our proprietary Optimal Support Mechanism(patented), it suppresses speed reduction caused by critical-speed and enables operation at a maximum speed of 2,400 mm/sec. The timing belt drive type achieves a maximum stroke of 4,000 mm and a maximum speed of 3,750 mm/sec, representing the highest speed in Yamaha's history, enabling high-speed, long-distance transfer between production processes. The low-profile type contributes to overall equipment downsizing by reducing total height, while its slimmer design still maintains high rigidity and ensures excellent accuracy. All models are equipped as standard with shutters that cover the guides, ball screws, and belts to prevent grease dispersion and foreign-matter contamination, allowing use in today's manufacturing environments requiring high cleanliness and dry conditions, such as semiconductor and EV battery production. The new long-stroke, timing belt drive, and low-profile types will also be exhibited at the 2025 International Robot Exhibition, one of the world's largest robotics trade shows, to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from December 3 (Wed) to December 6 (Sat). * "Robonity" is a coined term combining "robot" and "infinity," expressing the concept of a series offering an extensive variety of models. Long-Stroke Type Timing Belt Drive Type Low-Profile Type Market Background and Product Outline With products becoming increasingly compact, high-density, multifunctional, and diverse, product life cycles are also shortening at a rapid pace. In response, manufacturing sites are facing greater demand for multi-variety, variable-volume production, along with the need for higher equipment efficiency and shorter delivery times. In particular, the global increase in automotive battery production has led to a growing need for transfer systems that can handle copper material restrictions, low dew-point (dry) environments, low dust generation, and anti-rust performance. To meet these evolving needs, Yamaha Motor launched the Robonity series in May 2019 - a versatile lineup that allows users to choose between motorless single-axis actuators and single-axis robots, suitable for a wide range of applications from positioning to material transfer. Since its launch, Yamaha has continuously expanded the lineup, and the series is now widely used in the automotive components, electrical and electronic, and consumer goods industries, among others. The newly added long-stroke, timing belt drive, and low-profile types are all compatible with clean manufacturing environments with high air purity. With these additions, the Robonity series now offers 54 models, enabling customers to select the most optimal specifications from an extensive lineup. Leveraging its strength in providing a comprehensive range of automation solutions - from single-axis robots to collaborative robots and linear conveyor modules - Yamaha Motor continues to pursue greater efficiency and quality improvements to meet the increasingly complex and diversified needs of modern manufacturing. Main Features of the Robonity Long-Stroke Type 1) Equipped with the Optimal Support Mechanism, enabling full-stroke operation at speeds up to 2,400 mm/sec It is equipped with Yamaha's proprietary Optimal Support Mechanism (patented), which uses multiple support components to suppress vibration of the ball screw. In general, when a long ball screw operates at high speed, its center tends to deflect, causing resonance and shaft misalignment that lead to reduced accuracy - a phenomenon commonly known as the "jump-rope effect." For this reason, conventional systems must be operated at reduced speeds, but the Robonity long-stroke type suppresses speed drop-off thanks to the Optimal Support Mechanism, enabling operation at up to 2,400 mm/sec across a wide stroke range. This is approximately twice as fast as the previous model (FLIP-X Series GF Type), which had a maximum speed of 1,200 mm/sec. 2) High Rigidity and Precision Its integrated guide-rail and frame structure provides high moment rigidity in a compact form, enabling a horizontal payload of 200 kg and a vertical payload of 100 kg (with a 750 W motor). In addition, the adoption of a high-efficiency, precision-ground ball screw provides a repeatability of ±0.01 mm, ensuring both excellent accuracy and durability. Main Features of the Robonity Timing Belt Drive Type 1) Achieves the Highest Transfer Speed in Yamaha's History - 3,750 mm/sec By increasing motor output and adopting a high-lead design, the model achieves a maximum speed of 3,750 mm/s. With a 400 W motor, it can transport payloads of up to 60 kg at this speed. 2) Compatible with Long Strokes It achieves a maximum stroke of 4,000 mm, approximately 1.23 times that of the previous model (FLIP-X Series B14H). This allows long-distance transfer between stages in a wide variety of production equipment. Main Features of the Robonity Low-Profile Type 1) Enables Equipment Downsizing With its outer-rail design that integrates a low-profile aluminum frame and guide rails, the height has been reduced by approximately 20-46% compared to the previous model. The reduced overall height also contributes to making the entire system more compact. 2) Improved Static Moment Capacity Despite its slimmer design, rigidity has been improved to approximately twice that of the previous model in pitching, yawing, and rolling directions. It achieves a repeatability of ±0.005 mm and a running accuracy of ±0.02 mm per 800 mm, providing exceptional precision. Common Features of the Long-Stroke, Timing Belt Drive, and Low-Profile Types 1) Standard Environment-Resistant Design All models are equipped with protective shutters covering the guide, ball screw, and belt, preventing grease dispersion and foreign-matter intrusion. This enables use in clean manufacturing environments such as semiconductor and EV-battery production lines. 2) Wide Range of Configurations to Suit Any Application A broad selection of lead lengths, stroke variations, and mounting orientations (vertical, wall-mount, etc.) is available, allowing users to choose the optimal specification for their needs.