Omron launches high-payload cobots and a software upgrade

21 January 2026  

Omron’s new 30kg-payload cobot is aimed at applications such as palletising

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S series of collaborative robots with three new models. It has also issued a major software update to support manufacturers facing labour shortages and an increasing demand for flexible, high-mix production.

The new cobots extend the series’ payload and reach capabilities. They are:

• the TM30S, a 30kg-payload version for heavy-duty collaborative tasks such as palletising and machine-tending;
• the TM20S, a 20kg-payload cobot with an extended reach for mid-to-high payload operations; and
• the TM6S, a long-reach, 6kg-payload model optimised for precision handling, welding and integration with mobile robots.

Across the S series, Omron has introduced upgrades to increase durability and allow faster redeployment. All of the robot arms now have an IP65 protection rating for use in washdown or dust-prone environments. Higher-payload models now incorporate a force-torque wrist sensor for improved control of force.

The updated no-code programming software (TMflow 2.22) adds more granular safety configuration, expanded remote monitoring and diagnostics, and a more accurate simulation engine. Its built-in vision tools have been strengthened to support inspection and pick-and-place tasks with higher accuracy.

Omron Robotics:  LinkedIn