AURA Collaborative Robot
Description
2016 NED Innovation Awards Finalist
Advanced Use Robotic Arm, or “AURA” for short, is inspired by human interactions, bringing the features and benefits of cage-free, collaborative robots to high-payload operations throughout the manufacturing process.
Under its layer of protective foam, AURA is equipped with sensors designed to sense and react simultaneously to its proximity to humans and its environment, as well as contacts and their intensity. Matched with laser scanners and an integrated vision system, AURA becomes the first truly sensitive robot and can be safely installed in any position without presenting innate risks to nearby equipment or workers.
With 6 safety levels and a modular approach, AURA supports humans as they perform manual operations in completely safety and proximity without the need for barriers or fences. AURA is flexible enough to be compliant with all types of collaborative operations and can be used in a collaborative or a non-collaborative high-speed mode as needed. Easily programmed through an intuitive interface or manually guided by the operator, AURA is fitted with powerful proximity sensors that detect and respond to the advance of operators and avoid collisions.
Specs
- High-speed mode is dynamically managed when collaboration mode is not required
- Fully collaborative hollow wrist robot
- High payload and reach (374 lb. (170 kg), 9 ft (2.8 m) reach)
- Powerful collision avoidance system
- High-speed collaborative mode
- Ability to switch from collaborative/non-collaborative mode
- Possibility to mount the robot upside down