Kassow Robots
Assembly Line
7-Axis Cobots Feature “World’s First” Integration of Controller Into the Base
Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in locations with limited floor space or mobile applications.
The Kassow Robots team reduced the size of its traditional external robotics controller to allow it to be integrated into the base of its Edge Edition robots. The new controller’s footprint measures only 160 x 200 millimeters, and its volume has been reduced by 90% compared to the classic controller.
The defining feature of Kassow Robots’ KR series and Edge Edition Cobots is located at the top of the J2 arm.
This unique feature can prevent a robot from reaching a singularity and alarming out during operation. A singularity occurs when two joints are aligned or near the edge of the travel limits. Depending on the type of motion that is defined when programming, singularities may not be able to be avoided.
For example, if the robot has to enter a small compartment, a linear move may be the only option to prevent a crash, but this can cause a single axis to exceed its limits. With this additional axis, the robot now has more flexibility during programming and can prevent unnecessary alarms for new programmers.