Collaborative robots pioneer Universal Robots' portfolio of industrial bots just got a little bigger with the addition of a newer, larger robot for its range, designed to work within the manufacturing space.
Cobots are designed to work alongside humans on manufacturing lines. Image credit: Universal Robots
Weighing in at 20kg, the "UR20" features an entirely new joint design that reportedly allows for faster cycle times and allows it to handle heavier loads, with its arm extending to around 1750mm.
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The cobot has been built to work to the full height of the standard European pallet, which could stand to increase efficiency within the packaging sector while allowing them to slash more emissions.
Outside of palletising, the firm expects the UR20 to be used for welding, material handling, machine loading and machine tending.
“This is not just a bigger version of our existing cobots; it’s the cobot redefined", UR's President Kim Povlen said.
“The UR20 is the most innovative cobot we have produced and the latest evolution in 17 years of technical experience in the robotics industry. Our expert engineers have completely re-engineered the arm while retaining the same intuitive user interface we have long been celebrated for.
“The benefits of the UR20 are significant, from faster cycle times and the ability to handle heavier loads, to greater reach with a small footprint. We’ve also incorporated advanced software enhancements, giving users unprecedented motion control capabilities", she added.
The firm has come a long way since the launch of its first cobot in 2008. As of 2022, its network consists of more than 1,100 companies, all providing parts, kits and applications for cobots and sales of its bots have exceeded 50,000.
The UR20 represents the start of a "new generation of cobots", Povlen revealed, featuring "higher payloads to make end-to-end automation a reality" for its customers and bringing increased automation to the manufacturing sector.
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UR is planning to launch more of this new type of cobot in the near future.
The UR40 will reportedly be available for preorder in late Q4 2022, with shipping planned for Q2 2023.
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