Low-cost application
4- to 5-axis robots made of plastic
Igus presented new approaches to low-cost automation at this year's Hannover Messe: The "Rohboter" concept consists of a Robolink DC articulated arm made of plastic and a marketplace model that helps users online to find and configure or build the right automation solution for them.
The "raw robot" basis is the electromechanical base frame, for example as a Robolink 4- or 5-axis articulated arm, delta or Cartesian robot. Lubrication- and maintenance-free robotic systems can be individually assembled using a modular principle. Motors, gears, power electronics, controller and GUI are freely selectable.
Igus presented a new articulated arm robot at the trade fair. The company relies on Igus Motion Plastics for the compact articulated arms: lightweight, lubrication- and maintenance-free, durable and more cost-effective in production. This makes it possible to produce small, configurable quantities as well as large quantities for machine builders and robot manufacturers. The clearance of the new arm has been further reduced thanks to the plastic design, enabling greater precision of the Robolink. Thanks to integrated cable ducts, the cables are routed internally in the housed generation. This saves installation space and prepares the articulated arms for applications in human-robot collaboration (HRC). The new DC articulated arm can be individually configured and, depending on the type of application, can also be equipped with grippers, cameras or sensors from a wide range of manufacturers.
The digital marketplace is designed to help users quickly find and integrate the low-cost automation solution they need for their application - regardless of whether they want to build something themselves using individual components or are looking for an affordable complete solution. For suppliers, the digital marketplace offers access to a rapidly growing market segment.
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