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Robotics terms

TCP Speed

Tool center point speed

TCP speed is the speed of the robot tool center point, the programmed reference point at the wrist or end-of-arm tool. It helps estimate cycle time, but usable speed depends on payload, reach, path shape, acceleration, safety limits, process requirements and whether people can access the workspace.

Schematic diagram showing a tool center point moving along a curved robot path.
Velocity at the tool center point

Typical range on BotNots

Approximately 1 m/s, over 1 m/s, 1 m/s with 2 m/s high-speed mode, 2.2 m/s, and 5 m/s

Six of the seven current BotNots comparison models include a maximum TCP speed value in the reviewed data. One model is marked not confirmed in source, so BotNots does not invent a value for it.

Source: Cobot comparison table

Why it matters

Maximum TCP speed is not the same as production throughput. A cobot may need slower validated motion for welding quality, safe interaction, grip reliability or machine tending handoffs, so speed should be compared with the complete cycle and safety concept.

Where you'll see this

Comparison tableDecision matrixCobot vs industrial robot guide

Related terms

Payload

The rated load a robot can carry under defined conditions, including the part and tooling.

Repeatability

How closely a robot can return to the same taught position over repeated cycles.

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