Table top robot for collaborative working

Visitors to the PPMA show were introduced to R A Rodriguez’s new workbench mounted UR3, the latest in its Universal range of robots.

The compact and virtually noiseless UR3 has a footprint of just 118mm and is the product of three years’ development. It weighs 11kg but has a payload of 3kg, ±360-degree rotation on all wrist joints and infinite rotation on the end joint.

These features reportedly make the UR3 the most flexible collaborative robot in its class. It is said to be the ideal choice for applications that require six axis capability where size, safety and costs are all critical issues. Power consumption is equally low at 100W using a typical programme.

Central to the design is the inclusion of a patented safety system that makes the IP54 classified UR3 particularly suitable for tasks that require human interaction. A total of 15 advanced safety functions are fully adjustable to meet the needs of specific applications.

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