Source: Universal Robots USA, Inc.Collaborative robots (cobots) with a built-in force and torque sensor, unrivaled safety features and improved precision are easily deployed and integrated across a wide range of applications. These cobots feature an intuitive user interface, are powered by a standard receptacle and can be unpackaged, set-up and programmed for their intended application in under an hour.

The e-Series robot arms from Universal Robots feature a new built-in, tool-centric force and torque sensor. This allows for advanced force control applications where force control is paramount such as sanding, buffing, polishing and deburring operations. The sensor can also be used to measure mass and perform inspection processes or precisely detect contact.

The increased repeatability of the e-Series cobots makes them suitable for precise finishing, assembly and electronics tasks. The UR3e and UR5e models, specifically, feature an increased repeatability of 30 microns (0.03 mm) while the UR10e achieves a repeatability of 50 microns (0.05 mm).

A wide-screen teach pendant is intuitive and responsive. This allows users to expedite program development. Complex programs can also be uploaded through the cobots externally accessible 500 Hz system bus.

On the tool side, the e-Series platform supports up to 2 A of peak current. This addresses evolving needs providing more power to end-effectors and all joints in the arm of the robot are field replaceable in under six minutes.

The e-Series cobots also feature 17 safety functions that are certified by TÜV Nord and comply with the latest ISO machinery safety standards for unobstructed human-robot collaboration. They are built to power innovation and will be on display at IMTS in Chicago, September 10-15 at Universal Robots’ IMTS booth N-236861.