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Universal Robots announces a 40.7 kg arm that carries up to 17.5 kg and moves its tool at 5 m/s
Universal Robots places this arm in its g-Series range and aims it at industrial production, with sensors and cameras plugged in directly at the end of the arm.
According to the manufacturer's data sheet, the arm carries 15 kg as its normal payload and up to 17.5 kg as an extended payload. Its reach is 1,300 mm.
The tool tip can move at up to 5 m/s, and the robot itself weighs 40.7 kg, Universal Robots says.
At the end of the arm, the tool mount includes a 1 Gb Ethernet connection and a 24 V or 48 V power supply. The manufacturer says this allows more powerful cameras, sensors and grippers to be connected without external cables.
The arm is rated IP65, a level of protection intended for production workshops. According to Universal Robots, it has fewer parts and sealed joints, which would make it more reliable.
Source
- Universal Robots (official product pages) · universal-robots.com
