Dobot Robotics unveiled its new CRA collaborative robot series and associated VX500 Smart Camera at iREX 2023 in Japan last week. The series made its U.S. debut in September.
“The new CRA series comprises [sic] seven robot models with payloads from 3 kg to 20 kg and working radii from 620 mm to 1,700 mm, thus expanding the range of high-performance and easy-to-use cobot solutions,” said Yi Feng, regional head of Dobot Japan, in a release.
“Compared to the previous model, the CRA cobots offer a more powerful gearbox that shortens a work cycle by an average of 25%,” Yi Feng claimed. “We have presented the CR20A palletizing solution as a representative of this new series. … It redefines cobots, and opens up new paths in the areas of heavy-duty sorting, packaging, and welding in industries such as automotive, household appliances, logistics, and metalworking and so on.”
CRA series grows
All the robot’s in Dobot’s CRA series can reach a maximum linear speed of 2 m/s. The company said its series includes:
- CR3A: This robotic arm has a maximum payload of 3 kg (6.6 lb.) and a working radius of 620 mm (24.4 in.). It has a ±155º range of motion.
- CR5A: This cobot has a maximum payload of 5 kg (11 lb.) and a working radius of 900 mm (35.4 in.). It, along with the rest of the cobots in the series, has a ±160º range of motion.
- CR7A: This model has a maximum payload of 7 kg (15.4 lb.), a working radius of 800 mm (31.4 in.).
- CR10A: It has a maximum payload of 10 kg (22 lb.) and a working radius of 1,300 mm (51.1 in.).
- CR12A: This robot has a maximum payload of 12 kg (26.4 lb.) and a working radius of 1,200 mm. (47.2 in,)
- CR16A: This product has a 16 kg (35.2 lb.) payload and a 1,000 mm (39.3 in.) working radius.
- CR20A: The last robot in the series has a 20 kg (44 lb.) payload and a 1,700 mm (66.9 in.) working radius.
Dobot displays cobot line at iREX 2023
Along with the debut of its new cobot series, Dobot showed off several other robots at iREX this year.
The company had an autonomous mobile manipulator robot (AMMR) that it said was capable of unrestricted mobility for various tasks. This robot integrated simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM), laser navigation, and human-machine interaction for transportation and place-and-place tasks.
Dobot said the AMMR also features precise navigation, proactive safety measures, and easy-to-use software for safe collaborations.
In addition to its industrial robots, Dobot offers educational systems for various age groups. These robots aim to support both education and research. For example Dobot tailored Magician E6, is tailored for education and research and integrates “2.5D” visual recognition.
When paired with Dobot’s spatial compensation technology, the Magician E6 can achieve ± 0.26 mm (0.01 in.) accuracy, according to the company. The company claimed that this level of accuracy empowers precision in grasping tilted objects by compensating for height and tilt variations.
Dobot Robotics expands global footprint
“As the cobot manufacturer ranked first in Chinese exports for five consecutive years, Dobot is honored to introduce more new products to the Japanese market,” Yi Feng stated. “We hope that Dobot’s cobots can assist various industries and applications in Japan in achieving automation, thereby freeing up more labor for higher-value work.”
“Currently, Dobot has sold out of 68,000 cobots, exported to over 100 countries and regions globally,” observed Yi Feng. “In the future, we will continue to focus on the education, industrial, and commercial sectors, providing users with high-quality solutions and localized services.”
In September, Dobot opened its first U.S. office in Dallas. The company said its Dallas office will function as the headquarters for its North American operations, acting as a showroom, training center, logistics hub, and service center.
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