SCARA robots take controllers in hand

Adept Cobra i-series robots are billed as ideal for entry-level applications that currently use dedicated automation or manual labour.

Adept Cobra i-series robots are billed as ideal for entry-level applications that currently use dedicated automation or manual labour.

Historically robots have not been considered viable in these applications due to prohibitive cost, difficulty in installation and complications with support.

With its simpler design, plug and play installation and easy to use capabilities the new stand-alone i-series robots are designed to extend the use of robotics to applications currently employing dedicated automation or manual labour.

"The Adept Cobra i-series robots are revolutionary in design".

"They are the only self-contained SCARA robots in the world with the controller built into the robot arm", said John Dulchinos, Vice President of Sales for Adept Technology.

"This makes the robot easier to install and operate and gives it a much smaller footprint ideal for basic automation tasks such as mechanical assembly, part transfer, material handling, packaging, palletising, machine tending, screw driving, and many other entry-level applications".

The Adept Cobra i600 and Adept Cobra i800 robots are capable of running completely stand alone under the Adept MicroV+ operating system and programming language, without the need for an external controller, electronics, or breakout box.

Robot installation is reduced to mounting the robot and connecting power.

Adept Cobra i600 and i800 robots can be deployed quickly and easily and controlled from commands from PC programs, digital I/O, or a programmable logic controller (PLC).

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