Collaborative robot boasts host of abilities

Jan. 26, 2017
This six-axis collaborative robot from Yaskawa America is designed for a broad range of material handling, machine tending and light assembly tasks.

HC10 This six-axis collaborative robot from Yaskawa America is designed for a broad range of material handling, machine tending and light assembly tasks. The new HC10 features a speed- and force-limited design, guide-through teaching, a payload of 22 pounds and a reach of 47 inches.

What's new? The robot, which was introduced in November at Pack Expo.

Benefits The design means it can work safely in proximity to humans. It is easy and fast to deploy because of guide-through teaching, is adaptable to changing tasks, and can be integrated with existing plant automation.

Yaskawa America Inc. Motoman Robotics Division, Miamisburg, Ohio, 937-847-6200, www.motoman.com