Fruitcore Robotics expands portfolio

"With Horst600 G2 and Horst800 G2, we are making industrial robotics even more versatile, powerful and reliable. Thanks to standardization, simplicity and the use of AI, we are also able to offer robot solutions with a unique price-performance ratio," says Jens Riegger, CEO of Fruitcore Robotics.

Industrial companies are under pressure: the shortage of skilled workers is worsening and the demands on productivity and flexibility are increasing. Automation is seen as the necessary answer, but often fails in practice due to complexity and costs. This is where the G2 generation comes in: with more flexible integration, higher performance and lower costs.

Lifetime costs and long-term availability

In addition to the acquisition costs, it is the often difficult-to-calculate service life costs that make robot automation difficult. The new G2 robots are based on a revised mechanical platform in an integral design without sheet metal covers. This makes maintenance-relevant components easily accessible and simple to replace. fruitcore's patented encoder technology on the output side ensures that the robots remain precise throughout their entire service life without reteaching. New drivers, revised bearings and new precision gears with up to 400 percent less backlash have also been added.

The entire portfolio from Horst600 G2 to Horst1500 G2 is designed for a service life of ten years in three-shift operation. This is based on the drive train of the Horst robots, which, according to the manufacturer, lasts up to four times longer than comparable products. On this basis, fruitcore gives a 6-year guarantee on the drive train.

"The G2 generation is a technological leap, not just an update. We have overhauled the mechanics, drives, bearings and gearboxes from the ground up. The result is robots that meet the highest standards in terms of rigidity and dynamics," says Patrick Heimburger, Managing Director of Fruitcore Robotics.

Technical features and areas of application

Horst600 G2 has a reach of 610 mm, a payload of 7 kg and a repeatability of ±0.05 mm. Horst800 G2 offers 840 mm reach with 6 kg payload and is designed for applications where deep reach into machines in confined spaces is required. Both models can be mounted on the floor, ceiling or at an angle; the Horst600 G2 can also be mounted on the wall.

Both robots are certified to cleanroom class ISO 6 as standard (ISO 5 possible on a project-specific basis) and meet protection class IP65 on axes 5 and 6 and IP54 on the other axes. The horstOS operating software includes AI functions, including voice control.