PRODUCT REVIEWS
Industrial collaborative robot
ABB has launched its SWIFTI™ CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot , “ bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots .” “ Combining speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg , the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications – from machine tending and palletizing to pick-and-place and screwdriving ,” it explained .
“ Our customers are looking to robotic automation to make their processes more flexible , efficient and resilient , helping to counter labour shortages by enabling their employees to perform more value-added work ,” added Andrea Cassoni , Managing Director for Global General Industry Robotics , ABB .
Powered by ABB ’ s OmniCore™ C30 and C90XT controller , the SWIFTI CRB 1300 has a top speed of 6.2m / s and payload options from 7-11kg ( reaches from 0.9 to 1.4 ), enabling it to perform a range of higher payload tasks including assembly , pick-and-place and palletizing . With protection against dust and moisture ( up to IP67 ), it can also be used in demanding environments ( making it suitable for machine-tending applications ).
“ The SWIFTI CRB 1300 prioritises operator safety , with a safety laser scanner integrated with our SafeMove collaborative safety software . The technologies enable safe collaboration to be achieved without the space and cost associated with installing protective fencing or other physical barriers ,” explained ABB .
If the laser scanner detects a worker within SWIFTI ’ s operating area , ABB ’ s SafeMove software will automatically slow the robot or stop it completely . As the worker moves away , movement will be restored , returning to full speed for full productivity only once the working area is completely clear . As a further protective measure , a built-in interaction status light provides a visual indication of the cobot ’ s status when a worker is within the workspace area .
“ Integrating the scanner and software is simple , with SafeMove ’ s software add-ins enabling workers to quickly set up a safe working zone and other safety features using their handheld FlexPendant operating unit ,” outlined ABB .
“ The same applies to programming the SWIFTI CRB 1300 . Users can set up the robot by either physically guiding it through a process ( lead-through programming ) or through the new Wizard Easy Programming software . Based on simple graphical blocks , Wizard Easy Programming makes programming accessible for non-specialists in robotics ,” ABB concluded .
The SWIFTI CRB 1300 is part of a wider cobot portfolio covering payloads from 0.5-11kg , with options including the YuMi ® single and dual-arm robots ; the GoFa™ CRB 15000 and the SWIFTI CRB 1100 industrial collaborative robot for payloads of up to 4kg .
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