NHC-12
The NHC-12 is a collaborative robot (cobot) from Yaskawa's MOTOMAN NEXT platform, designed for adaptive AI-based automation. With a 12 kg payload and 1410 mm reach, it excels in handling, assembly, and inspection tasks. Equipped with high-resolution torque sensors in all axes, integrated RGB-D bodycam, and PLd Cat 3 safety certification, it supports hand-guiding and fence-less human-robot collaboration. Integrated Ethernet Cat6 and media cables enable plug-and-play tools like cameras or actuators. Its slim, low-weight design (46 kg) with IP67 protection suits tight spaces. Powered by NVIDIA-based ACU, it integrates OT and IT worlds, using ROS 2, Linux Docker for AI applications. Ideal for dynamic environments needing real-time adaptation to workpieces via vision and force sensing
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Dimensions
650 x 600 mm (Base installation footprint); Height varies by posture.
Weight
46 kg
Speed
S/L Axes: 130 °/s U/R Axes: 180 °/s B/T Axes: 250 °/s
Runtime
24/7
Ethernet Cat6, integrated media cables
Torque sensors, RGB-D bodycam, force sensors
Yes via MOTOMAN NEXT
Available Countries
Global (EU,US,Asia,Africa)
Warranty Info
2 years standard
Industry
Automotive, Electronics
Industrial Robot Category
Articulated Robots
Payload Capacity
12 kg
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Q1. What is NHC-12, and what problem is it designed to solve?
The NHC-12 is a collaborative robot manipulator developed by Yaskawa as part of the MOTOMAN NEXT platform. According to the manufacturer, it addresses challenges in adaptive automation by enabling robots to use sensors like cameras and force sensors to detect and respond to new situations and workpiece variants in handling and assembly tasks.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of NHC-12?
NHC-12 offers collaborative operation with torque sensors in all axes, PLd Cat 3 safety certification, handguiding, and an integrated RGB-D bodycam for visual monitoring and workpiece identification. Yaskawa states it supports safe human-robot interaction without fences and plug-and-play actuators via integrated cabling.
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