M-950iA/500
The FANUC M-950iA/500 is a heavyweight industrial robot with 500 kg payload capacity and 2830 mm reach, designed for handling large, heavy workpieces like automotive components, EV battery packs, and construction materials. Featuring a serial-link structure with wide J3 axis motion range allowing backward flip-over, it excels in tight workspaces. High-rigidity wrist supports precision tasks including friction stir welding, drilling, and riveting. Equipped with 6 axes, ±0.08 mm repeatability, and R-30iB Plus controller, it offers versatility across heavy material handling, palletizing, and assembly. IP54/IP67 protection ensures reliability in demanding environments, with options for accuracy enhancement under external forces.
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Q1. What is M-950iA/500, and what problem is it designed to solve?
The M-950iA/500 is a 6-axis industrial robot from FANUC designed for heavy payload handling up to 500 kg in manufacturing, addressing challenges in lifting large components like automotive parts and EV batteries in constrained spaces.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of M-950iA/500?
It offers a 2830 mm reach, serial-link design with wide J3 axis motion allowing backward flip, and positioning repeatability of ±0.08 mm, supporting tasks such as material handling and palletizing.
Q3. Who is M-950iA/500 built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
Built for manufacturing engineers, it serves automotive, construction, and material handling sectors, handling tasks like heavy part lifting, friction stir welding, and palletizing.
Q4. Is M-950iA/500 a commercial product or still a research prototype?
It is a commercial industrial robot, introduced as a production model by FANUC for heavy-duty automation applications.
Q5. Is M-950iA/500 currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
As of 2026, it is available through FANUC distributors; shipping timelines follow standard order fulfillment processes.
Q6. How does M-950iA/500 actually work in real-world environments?
Controlled via R-30iB Plus controller and iPendant, it uses AC servomotors for precise motion in tasks like drilling and riveting, with optional accuracy enhancements for external forces.
Q7. When was M-950iA/500 announced or officially launched?
FANUC America announced the M-950iA/500 on November 19, 2024, introducing it as a heavyweight robot for industrial use.
Q8. How is M-950iA/500 different from other robots in the same category?
It features a serial-link structure bridging M-900iB and M-1000iA series, with unique J3 axis flip capability for wider motion range compared to parallel-link heavy payload models.
Q9. Does M-950iA/500 require additional development or customization after purchase?
According to FANUC, it integrates with iRVision and intelligent features for setup, though customization may be needed for specific applications like welding.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for M-950iA/500?
FANUC has indicated ongoing enhancements like accuracy options, with plans to expand integration in diversified production via iHMI and controller updates.
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