New robot promises short cycle times and high accuracy
KUKA says its new KR Agilus range of high speed, small robots has been designed to deliver short cycle times and high levels of accuracy for a wide variety of applications. Specially developed for working in tight spaces, it will be of particular interest within the packaging industry for handling and pick and place tasks.
The basic model, KR 6 R900 sixx, which can carry a payload of up to 6kg, is able to reach points not only near the robot base, but also in the overhead area up to a maximum of 901mm. It can be used in a variety of positions – floor, ceiling or wall – and has a compact design featuring an integrated energy supply system. It is operated via a smaller version of KUKA’s renowned KR C4 controller, which can manage KUKA robots as well as external axes thanks to its open architecture.
The new generation small robot series also features KUKA’s SafeOperation system, which checks the speed and workspaces of both robot and external axes. According to KUKA, this function eliminates the need for mechanical axis range monitoring equipment and opens up new, cost-effective options for cell configuration and human-robot interaction.
The new range consists of four other models – standard, food, cleanroom and waterproof – with more payload options set to be unveiled shortly.
“Speed, flexibility, simplicity and safety are the cornerstones of successful automation solutions. As the latest addition to the KUKA robot family, the KR AGILUS series is able to offer all these benefits for processes where low payloads are required,” commented Ian Walker, general sales manager at KUKA Robotics UK.
The company is set to hold an open house event this autumn at its Midlands headquarters where it will showcase its new small robots as well as the latest models in its QUANTEC high payload series.
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