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Common Robots not too long ago introduced a change to the M8 connector on all of its e-Collection collaborative robotic arms (cobots). The connecter was modified from a male model to a feminine model. It stated the deliberate implementation will take impact in manufacturing cobots by the top of the primary quarter of 2024.
Common Robots, the world’s main developer of cobot arms, stated it additionally replace the instrument cap to suit with the brand new feminine model of the M8 connecter. The connector will likely be contained in the instrument cap as illustrated within the footage above. Common Robots stated it’ll present an adapter (15 cm adaptor cable, male – male M8) to melt the transition and allow instruments with the present connector kind.
“This [connector change] was launched as it’s a extra sturdy design and brings the e-Collection to match the brand new UR20/UR30 design so UR+ instruments and any finish effector connectors that use the instrument port will likely be suitable with each {hardware} generations,” a Common Robots spokesperson informed The Robotic Report.
Common Robots stated detailed details about the implantation date will likely be introduced throughout Q1 2024.
The UR30 cobot was launched in November 2023. It’s constructed on the identical structure because the UR20, however the UR30 presents extra payload capability in a compact footprint. With a 30 kg (66.13 lb.) lifting capability, 1,300 mm (51.2 in.) attain, and weight of 63.5 kg (139.9 lb.), the corporate stated the UR30 can have a tendency bigger machines, palletize heavy merchandise and help high-torque screwdriving.
“We noticed some purposes the place the UR20 was too large,” Anders Billesø Beck, vice chairman of technique and innovation at Common Robots, informed The Robotic Report when the UR30 was unveiled. “We’ve discovered that supreme mixture of dimension and energy.”
Common Robots is owned by Teradyne, an automated take a look at tools designer and producer primarily based in North Studying, Massachusetts. Teradyne will likely be releasing its monetary outcomes for the fourth quarter and full 12 months 2023 on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Teradyne additionally owns Energid (movement management software program) and Cell Industrial Robots (autonomous cellular robots). Teradyne merged AutoGuide Cell Robots with Cell Industrial Robots in late 2022.
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