First cobot from Schneider Electric

Robotics

Inka Krischke, 21.02.2023, 13:24

First cobot from Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has developed a collaborative robot for safe cooperation between man and machine. 'Lexium Cobot' is available in five model variants.

The five versions of the cobot differ in terms of their size, load capacity (3 to 18 kg) and working radius. All models in the range are equipped with torque monitoring to detect a collision. In the event of unexpected contact, a safety protocol ensures that the gripper arm, which is made of aluminum, stops moving immediately. Rounded edges and the overall low weight further reduce the risk of injury. As this eliminates the need for additional safety devices - depending on the application - around 30 to 40 % less space is required compared to traditional industrial robots.

With a total of six axes, the Cobot can be used to implement practically any movement profile, according to Schneider Electric. Thanks to its own PLC control, the robot arm can also be used as a standalone solution and can be connected upstream or downstream of machine processes - for example, when it comes to handing over workpieces to a person or stacking packaged goods.

Apart from a certain amount of basic technical knowledge, the graphical programming of the collaborative robot does not require any specific training. The cobot also learns how to perform certain tasks by being taught the required movement profile by manually guiding the robot arm. This so-called hand-guided teaching further simplifies the programming process and eliminates the need for detailed parameterization of movement settings. In this way, the cobot is quickly ready for use and can also be adjusted to new conditions at short notice in the event of retooling. Specialist knowledge for programming or commissioning is not required.

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