IntroductionThe HONPINE L Series is a light-duty underwater robotic manipulator designed for subsea operations. Available in L10, L20 and L40 models with a 5-DOF architecture, it covers 10–40 kg payloads and 800–1200 mm reach options. Rated to 300 m depth, the series is suited for inspection, assembly, cleaning and cutting tasks where reduced ROV load and precise manipulation are required.
Features- Model selection: L10 (10 kg / 800 mm), L20 (20 kg / 1000 mm), L40 (40 kg / 1200 mm).
- Underwater weight reduction: significantly lower effective mass in water (e.g. L10 as low as 16 kg) to optimize ROV endurance and handling.
- Gripping performance: progressive gripping forces — 600 N (L10), 1500 N (L20), 2500 N (L40); gripping range 0–100 mm; wrist torque up to 10 N·m.
- Full-axis motion: joint ranges J1 ±30°, J2 ±45°, J3 ±60°, J4 ±360°, J5 telescopic stroke 0–100 mm for multi-angle operations.
- Intelligent control: X86 quad-core controller with EtherCAT and CANopen support; teach, playback, offline and drag programming modes; multiple coordinate frames (joint, robot, tool, user).
- Dual-robot collaboration and open API: synchronous dual-manipulator operation, independent control and coordinated start/stop; open API for C/C++/Python/LUA for custom integration.
- Offline programming compatibility: supports SprutCAM, Robotmaster and RoboDK to reduce on-site commissioning time.
- Deep-sea durability: corrosion-resistant high-strength materials and design for continuous operation to 300 m depth.
SpecificationModel — L10 — L20 — L40
Dexterity — 5 — 5 — 5
Rated load — 10 kg — 20 kg — 40 kg
Rated power — 800 W — 1500 W — 2000 W
Weight (air/water) — 24 kg / 16 kg — 35 kg / 26 kg — 45 kg / 36 kg
Waterproof depth — ≤300 m — ≤300 m — ≤300 m
Arm span — 800 mm — 1000 mm — 1200 mm
Rotational torque of the wrist joint — 10 N·m — 10 N·m — 10 N·m
Clamping force — 600 N — 1500 N — 2500 N
Clamping diameter — 100 mm — 100 mm — 100 mm
Standard cable length — 1.5 m — 1.5 m — 1.5 m
Electrical & ControlDriving method — Servo motor
Rated voltage — 48 VDC
Communication protocol — RS485 / Ethernet (controller supports EtherCAT / CANopen)
Range of Motion & Speed (per model)J1 Rotary — ±30° (L10/L20/L40)
J2 Pitch — ±45° (L10/L20/L40)
J3 Pitch — ±60° (L10/L20/L40)
J4 Rotary — ±360° (L10/L20/L40)
J5 Pitch (telescopic) — 0–100 mm (L10/L20/L40)
Technical specifications- Series name: L Series (models L10, L20, L40).
- Degrees of freedom: 5-DOF.
- Payload range: 10 kg / 20 kg / 40 kg.
- Reach / arm span: 800 mm / 1000 mm / 1200 mm.
- Rated power: 800 W / 1500 W / 2000 W.
- Weight (air / underwater): L10 = 24 kg / 16 kg; L20 = 35 kg / 26 kg; L40 = 45 kg / 36 kg.
- Maximum operating depth: 300 m.
- Wrist torque: up to 10 N·m.
- Gripping force: 600 N (L10), 1500 N (L20), 2500 N (L40); gripping range 0–100 mm; clamping diameter 100 mm.
- Standard cable length: 1.5 m.
- Drive: servo motor; rated voltage: 48 VDC.
- Communication: RS485, Ethernet; supports EtherCAT and CANopen via controller.
- Controller: X86 quad-core platform; supports teach, playback, offline programming and drag programming modes.
- Compatibility: offline programming with SprutCAM, Robotmaster, RoboDK; open API for C/C++/Python/LUA; dual-robot collaborative control.
- Materials: corrosion-resistant high-strength materials for subsea durability.