KUALA LUMPUR: Universal Robots, a Danish manufacturer for collaborative robots unveiled its latest addition, the UR20. The heavier collaborative robot (cobot) weighs 20kg and boasts an all-new design accompanied by refined engineering from the company.
Said to be the best demonstration yet of Universal Robots' unrivalled innovation in the cobot space, the UR20 features an entirely new joint design that will allow for even faster cycle times as well as the ability to handle heavier loads.
The company's president Kim Povlsen, in a statement, said that the UR20 is its most innovative cobot, a result of the company's 17 years of experience in the industry.
"This is not just a bigger version of our existing cobots; it's the cobot redefined. The UR20 is the most innovative cobot we have produced and the latest evolution in 17 years of technical experience in the robotics industry. Our expert engineers have completely re-engineered the arm while retaining the same intuitive user interface we have long been celebrated for."
Its 1750mm reach has been designed to work to the full height of the standard Euro-pallet, which will transform the way businesses package and palletise, while its small footprint will allow companies to achieve more within their existing production space.
"The benefits of the UR20 are significant, from faster cycle times and the ability to handle heavier loads, to greater reach with a small footprint. We've also incorporated advanced software enhancements, giving users unprecedented motion control capabilities," said Povlsen.
In addition to palletising, Universal Robots expects the UR20 to be used for welding, material handling, machine loading and machine tending, as well as for innovative solutions created by its extensive partner ecosystem.
"The UR20 is just the beginning. We're launching our next generation with this high-payload model first to market because it will make end-to-end automation a reality for our customers, allowing them to use cobot automation to cover new tasks."
Universal Robots launched the world's first commercially viable cobot in 2008 and has since built an ecosystem of more than 1,100 integrators, distributors and independent partners creating components, kits and applications for its cobots.