R17 (Deucaleon): Low cost bench-top 750mm 5-axis general purpose articulated robot arm
| R17 is a low cost entry to robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program. It has a long reach and therefore a larger and much more useful workspace than comparable machines. The mechanics are simple and phenomenally reliable, there being R17 Mk1s out there which have been running 3 shifts a day for ten years without failure, in fact we give a 2 year warranty. It is easy to apply and program yet is capable of the most intricate tasks. You'll find it a joy to use.
The Mk5 uses new light weight, high speed, high efficiency stepping motors with encoder feedback. The Mk5 package includes the new Mk5 controller which again is simple and reliable using a partnership of fast CPU and DSP processors and compact micro-stepping drives. Software is ROBOFORTH II which makes this robot really easy to get started with yet the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals may be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project manager which brings everything together on one screen. Everyone who uses this system agrees it is the most flexible robot software on the planet.
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| Features |
| Long reach articulated format, 5 axes. |
| Easy mounting of tools, grippers, sensors etc. |
| Fully enclosed, space thru robot for user's wiring, pneumatics etc. |
| Simple intuitive teach pad |
| User friendly software, English language commands |
| Input/output interfacing |
| Non-volatile memory |
| Complete with controller, manuals, software, cables, etc. Ready to go |
| Optional track |
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The R17 is a complete self-contained five axis vertically articulated robot arm system designed as a cost effective solution for processes requiring long reach or difficult access. Applications include paint spraying, deburring, handling.
The hand terminates in a mounting plate for grippers, spray guns etc.
All STI robot systems are programmed in
ROBOFORTH II, the most extensive robot programming language in the world.
R17 is supplied ready to run -- robot, controller, all cables, ROBWIN Windows project management software, on-screen manuals.
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| Specifications |
| Drives: | High power micro-stepped stepping motors, incremental encoder feedback |
| Reach: | 750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation |
| Payload: | 2Kg/4.4 lbs at flange (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload). |
| Speed (standard drives*): | Shoulder 100 deg/sec, Elbow 180deg/sec, Waist 120 deg/sec.
(around 2000mm/sec multi-joint) |
| Max torque for hand pitch or roll: | 4 Nm (repeatability figures degrade). New - doubled rating |
| Repeatability: | +/-0.2mm |
| Acceleration: | 2-3G |
| Weight | 20.5Kg/46lbs (robot only) |
| Power: | 110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller) |
| MTBF: | 10,000 hours |
| Finish: | White powder-coat, white vacuum formed plastic covers. |
* turbo drives available.
Animations
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Pick+place |
painting | Mouse control
360deg. view | Virtual
Demonstration |
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Photo gallery
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Spray-coating 'gater-skin' softballs.
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Ultrasonic and plasma cleaning small lenses
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R17 removes molding from Negri Bossi molding machine and inserts parts into molding |
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R17 paint spraying application
Note that light hoses may be strapped to the robot. Heavy hoses are usually suspended from an overhead rail to support their weight. See video right. |
Spray coating glove box with glue for flocking. This shows how you have to look after the hoses as you program required motion.
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R17 in research into animal hearing. Robot is mounted inverted and software is also inverted to prevent the elbow intruding into the workspace.
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| R17 takes a pair of electrodes from a matrix and inserts into Arburg molding machine; removes previous molding and places on chute. Difficult access. See video right. |
Video: Working with a molding machine.
R17 inserts pins into molding machine,
removes previous molding and carefully
withdraws ready for next cycle
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R17 on film set of the Last Mimzy
Also in the TV series 'Space Precinct'
R17 has also been used in a music video (23Mb) (covers removed) (you won't like it)
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Workspace
| Workspace is a sphere approx 1500mm (60ins) in diameter not including the hand.
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Base fixings to bench |
Wrist flange (not to scale) |
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Warranty, Maintenance and Support
- MTBF for this model is 10,000 hours under normal use.
- Warranty is 2 years or 10,000 hours whichever comes first.
- 24 hour technical support by phone or email (English only)
- The mechanics are simple and intuitive, easy to service or repair by any competent technician. A service file with exploded diagrams is available with a step by step setting up procedure.
Special offers
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