Comau introduces a new paradigm in collaborative robotics with its RACER-5-0.80 (Racer-5 COBOT) to meet the increasing demand for fast, cost-effective cobots that can be used in confined spaces and in a variety of applications. Contrary to popular belief that collaborative robots are slow, the Racer-5 COBOT is a 6-axis articulated arm robot that can operate at industrial speeds of up to 6 m/s.
With a 5 kg payload and 809 mm reach, it ensures optimal industrial efficiency while providing the added benefit of safe, barrier-free operations. Furthermore, the cobot can instantly switch from a collaborative mode to maximum speed when no operator is present, achieving unrivaled production rates with its 0.03 mm repeatability and advanced motion fluid.
With the Racer-5 COBOT, system integrators and end users can automate even the most demanding manufacturing operations without sacrificing speed, precision or collaborative intelligence. With this powerful dual-mode industrial robot, our customers can install one high-performance solution instead of having to use two different individual robots. Thanks to advanced safety features that have been fully certified by TÜV Süd, an independent and globally recognized certification company, the Cobot can be used within a high-performance line without the need for safety barriers, significantly reducing both safety costs and floor space requirements. The Racer-5 COBOT also has integrated LED lights that communicate the status of the work cell in real time. Finally, power and air supply connections are located on the front arm to maximize agility and minimize the risk of damage. Thanks to all this, the Racer-5 COBOT ensures higher production quality, better performance, shorter cycle times and lower capital expenditure.
"Our new Racer-5 COBOT offers the speed and precision that has been missing in the market for small collaborative payload robots," explains Pietro Ottavis, Comau Chief Technology Officer. "We expect the global market for compact collaborative robots to achieve a 5-year growth rate of up to 45%, largely driven by the global need to reduce process complexity and eliminate non-value-added activities. By adding advanced safety features to our best-selling Racer-5 industrial robot, we have been able to deliver a fast, reliable and user-friendly cobot that can be used wherever cycle times and precision are key."
Manufactured entirely at Comau (Turin, Italy), the Racer-5 COBOT has a solid construction that facilitates greater precision and repeatability over time. This makes it particularly suitable for assembly, material handling, machine tending, dispensing and pick-and-place applications in the automotive, electrification and general industrial sectors. In addition, the compact cobot can be easily transported and installed virtually anywhere, allowing our customers to optimize their processes and protect their investment.
