Robot to serve drinks at Mach 2006

People attending Mach 2006 will be able to quench their thirst thanks to the appearance for the first time in the UK of 13-axis, dual-arm robot demonstrating its flexibility as a barman.

People attending Mach 2006 (15th to 19th May 2006 at Birmingham's NEC) will be able to quench their thirst on the Motoman Robotics stand, number 5096C, thanks to the appearance for the first time in the UK of Motobarman, based on a new-generation, 13-axis, dual-arm robot, in this instance demonstrating its flexibility as a barman.

By touching an LCD screen, the visitor will see the robot select a combination of bottle, opener and glass, and present the finished drink.

The serious message behind the display is the introduction of the Motoman UPJ3D, an industry first in that no other standalone industrial robot has so many axes.

Its twin-arms, acting independently or in synchronisation, uncannily resembles the human form.

The working area is considerable and can be greatly increased with the addition of standard floor-mounted linear servo slides.

The arms rotate to front and rear, increasing flexibility and range of motion.

Repeatability is +/-0.1mm, even at maximum reach and payload.

The NX100 Motoman controller is integrated into the mechanical unit, so simplicity and ease of use are integral to the design.

Motoman's UK Sales and Marketing Director, Dave Walsh, said: "This is a radical departure in the manufacture of industrial robots, where traditional four-, five- and six-axis models are the only options".

"Now the choice can be about what is actually right for the application, not necessarily what is available".

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