The D-Bot complements the robotics portfolio

"In the field of mechanical engineering and automation technology, collaborative robotics is one of the fastest growing areas. Market researchers from Interact Analysis expect annual growth of around 20 percent by 2032. We want to and will tap into this demand with our D-Bot family and thus help our customers to optimize their production processes, increase efficiency in manufacturing and cushion the labor shortage in many industries," explains Michael Mayer-Rosa, Senior Director IABG Emea at Delta Electronics.

Six model variants

The D-Bots are initially available in six model variants: D-Bot 6, D-Bot 8, D-Bot 10, D-Bot 16, D-Bot 20 and D-Bot 30. They each have six axes, weigh between 26 and 95 kilograms and can rotate 135 to 360 degrees. Depending on the model, payloads of 6 to 30 kilograms can be moved at a speed of up to 200 degrees per second. The reach is between 800 and 1,800 millimeters. Thanks to the optimal coordination of hardware and software, the precision is in the range of +/-0.02 millimeters. The integrated 24-bit encoders also contribute to this.

As the Cobot series meets the requirements of protection class IP66, all critical components are safely protected against water and dust. Delta offers extensive safety features such as Pld Cat. 3 / SIL 3 (Safe Position, Speed, Torque, Limits, I/Os) to ensure that work with the cobots also meets the highest safety requirements. This eliminates the need for complex and cost-intensive safety measures for users.

For maximum flexibility, the D-Bots support various EtherCAT, CAN bus, IO Link and Modbus interfaces. The cobot family also supports the manufacturer-independent Codesys development environment, which Delta uses to maximize the performance and efficiency of the cobots while ensuring maximum variability. As the cobots do not require any special programming knowledge, they are quickly ready for operation. Thanks to Plug & Play, specifying the movement and describing the command execution is effortless. Teaching via drag & drop, Python, ROS 1 or C++ is also simple and flexible.

User-friendly

The modern graphical user interface (GUI) with immersive 3D visualization enables users to program quickly. With the power of a digital twin, testing new applications becomes a seamless process in a simulated environment, enhancing the overall user experience. The included HMI panel also eliminates the need for additional control devices or tools. The D-Bot is suitable for harsh environments where other collaborative robots may not work. In addition, its design allows for easy cleaning and makes it resistant to dirt and debris. The sophisticated safety architecture, coupled with features such as the definition of safety positions, speed, torque, zones, limits and collision detection, enables seamless integration into shared environments with humans. The cobots ensure the safe handling of sensitive parts and enable the precise assembly of objects with constant force.

The D-Bots are suitable for machine tending, assembly and packaging as well as material handling. They are designed for collaboration between humans and robotics and for applications with high precision and repeatability. "With the cobots, we can now offer a more comprehensive range of solutions that meet individual requirements. We are also creating synergies with our existing automation segments," explains Michael Mayer-Rosa. The D-Bots also open up new possibilities for interaction between different automation technologies.