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TM5

Techman Robot's TM5 is a collaborative robot arm with a built-in vision system, part of the TM AI Cobot line; it is designed for easy setup, programming, and…

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Manufacturer
Techman Robot
Form factor
cobot
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies TM5, a cobot by Techman Robot (research). 1 source back the record.

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Overview

Techman Robot's TM5 is a collaborative robot arm with a built-in vision system, part of the TM AI Cobot line; it is designed for easy setup, programming, and operation across pick-and-place, inspection, and machine-tending tasks.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Class

collaborative robot arm with built-in vision

Payload

~4-6 kg

Applications

pick-and-place, inspection, and machine-tending

Specs

Class

collaborative robot arm with built-in vision

Payload class

~4-6 kg

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for TM5. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for TM5.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.tm-robot.com/en

Common questions

What is TM5?
Techman Robot's TM5 is a collaborative robot arm with a built-in vision system, part of the TM AI Cobot line; it is designed for easy setup, programming, and operation across pick-and-place, inspection, and machine-tending tasks.
How much does TM5 cost?
TM5's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for TM5 from Techman Robot. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is TM5 actually deployed in the real world?
TM5 is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes TM5?
TM5 is made by Techman Robot, based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2015.
Can you buy TM5?
TM5 is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to TM5?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable cobot robots to TM5 include UR5e, Spool Welding Robot (SWR), AUBO i5, DENSO COBOTTA.
How does TM5 compare to UR5e?
TM5 and UR5e (Universal Robots · 4 deployments) are both cobot robots on the DEPLOY registry. TM5 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is TM5 a top cobot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, TM5 ranks in roughly the top 78% of cobot models tracked by the registry.
What is TM5's maturity stage?
TM5 is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is TM5 deployed?
No verified deployments of TM5 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is TM5 safe?
TM5 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: cobot

Sources by quality tier

1
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Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for TM5.

Recent coverage

TM5 in third-party press

How collaborative robots are bringing automation to small businesses - Robotics & Automation News

Jul 4, 2025

Techman Robot New Products TM12, TM14 Debut in iMTS 2018 - PR Newswire

Sep 10, 2018

Omron and Taiwanese collaborative robot company Techman Robot form strategic alliance - Modern Materials Handling

Jun 20, 2018