Crane technology
CeiliX and Kassow Robots present omnidirectional ceiling cobot
Together with Kassow Robots, a subsidiary of Bosch Rexroth, the company CeiliX is presenting the prototype of the first mobile cobot that can move freely in all directions on the ceiling.
Thanks to the rail system on the hall ceiling, the Cobot is able to reach different work areas in the company. Instead of being used at a fixed location and on a predefined route as before, it now moves freely around the room - but from above. This creates crucial free space on the shop floor: companies can use up to 50 percent more space for other processes.
The ceiling as a new level
"Until now, cobots were generally limited to permanently installed stations, linear rail axes or even ground vehicles. With our approach, we are opening up completely new possibilities for transportation, assembly and handling processes," explains Mathias Entenmann, CEO and co-founder of CeiliX. "Thanks to our technology, the ceiling becomes the new level for efficient, flexible and space-saving robotics. We are freeing automation from previous spatial limitations."
Simplification of the internal process
In addition to saving space, the mobile ceiling cobot ensures increased safety. As it operates on the ceiling, collisions with forklift trucks, autonomous mobile cobots or employees are avoided. Traffic routes and escape areas also remain clear, which significantly simplifies the coordination of internal processes.
The next opportunity to experience the ceiling cobot live will be at Automate 2025 in Detroit in May, where it will be presented to an international trade audience for the first time.
You might also be interested in
Kassow Robots at the Automatica
7-axle vehicle in action
At Automatica, Kassow Robots will be presenting a wide range of industrial applications for production and logistics tasks that provide new impetus for efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation.
read more...7-axis cobots with controller in robot base
With the Edge Edition, Kassow Robots has launched the world's first 7-axis cobots with a controller integrated into the robot base.
read more...Conveyor technology without control cabinet
New materials, more efficient components and digital control concepts are increasingly changing traditional conveyor technology. The focus of many developments is primarily on one goal: reducing overall costs. Considerable expenses are often...
read more...Standardized in design, flexible in use
Automated guided vehicles are increasingly in demand in production and logistics as they automate processes efficiently - but in addition to the vehicle, the right peripherals are also crucial for safe operation. A new solution consisting of a...
read more...Modular with vertical conveyor and safety technology
HaRo Anlagen- und Fördertechnik will be presenting a modular conveyor system with vertical conveyor, safety package and frequency-controlled drive technology at LogiMat. The focus will be on a live demonstration with two circuits that reliably...
read more...Peak load management in forklift trucks
Intelligent energy management prevents expensive power peaks
Targeted and efficient energy management is becoming increasingly important for customers in the logistics sector: a large number of devices, different charging cycles and high electricity volumes mean that electricity is a critical cost factor for...
read more...More ease in logistics
When every minute counts in outgoing goods and parcels have to be prepared for dispatch every minute, ergonomics make all the difference when it comes to efficiency. Modern lifting technology makes all the difference in day-to-day work.
read more...Conveyor systems that adapt
Modern conveyor systems must reliably transport different product sizes, shapes and materials. The new modular product system from Kipp offers flexible, modular solutions for this: Adjustable side guides ensure precise alignment and gentle...
read more...ISO 14644-certified lifting and conveying system
Expresso Deutschland GmbH presents the "lift2move cleanroom", a mobile lifting and transport system that is certified in accordance with ISO 14644. This makes the German company one of a small group of manufacturers that can implement...
read more...