Motion performance optimization also delivers smoother movements at maximum speed to significantly enhance fast-paced bin picking.
Universal Robots (UR), the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) company, today introduced a new addition to its portfolio, the UR8 Long. Showcased for the first time this week at FABTECH in Chicago, the long-reach industrial collaborative robot is designed to tackle the most demanding automation challenges across industries. UR8 Long is available for order now, with shipping to begin in October.
Extended Reach And Compact Design
With the same 1750 mm (68.9 in) reach as the popular UR20 and a significantly slimmer profile, UR8 Long combines reach, stability and precision in a rugged, compact, lightweight form, featuring an 8 kg (17.6 lbs) payload. This makes it ideal for space-constrained setups and industrial tasks, from complex weldments to precision dunnage picking and flexible multi-point inspections.
Ease Of Use And Programming
UR8 Long runs with both PolyScope 5 and PolyScope X, UR’s software platform, and can be extended with MotionPlus for advanced motion control. Combined with upgraded freedrive capabilities, users can manually guide the arm with precision and ease - making programming intuitive and ergonomic even on complex parts.
Applications In Welding
With its long reach, advanced motion control and repeatability, UR8 Long is ideal for welding. It offers better weld quality than manual welding, reduces rework, and saves both time and money. Several partners including THG Automation, Hirebotics, and Vectis Automation will demonstrate these welding benefits at FABTECH.
Bin Picking Capabilities
At UR’s own FABTECH booth B13045, the UR8 Long demonstrates its ability to reach deep into bins for dunnage picking - an important application for industries such as automotive, metals, and plastics. Its compact wrist design and improved joint architecture allow faster cycle times and more uninterrupted workflows.
UR8 Long’s European debut will happen at SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN in Essen, Germany. Universal Robots partners, including Smooth Robotics and Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH, will showcase the system in live demos.
