R17 low cost bench top articulated robot arm

Low cost bench-top 750mm 5 or 6 axis articulated robot arm

From only 10500USD/9100EUR/7800GBP

	Features
	750mm 5 or 6 axis articulated format ideal for applications requiring long reach
	high payload and very high speed versions
	Fully enclosed; pneumatics and wiring go through the arm, not strapped to the outside.
	Encoder watchdogs
	User friendly conversational software with English language words
	Input/output interfacing, optional I/O expansion
	Non-volatile memory, turnkey operation
	Optional pneumatic or electric grippers, vacuum pickup, tool changers, collision detection
	R17 is supplied ready to run -- robot, controller, all cables, teach pad, Windows project manager
	Free simple intuitive teach pad, optional Android Bluetooth console
	On-screen manuals, tutorials, help sheets, unlimited free technical support
	Outstanding reliability, zero scheduled maintenance, 2 years warranty
	Optional linear track
	Support for ROS, LabView, Matlab etc.

Description

R17 is a low cost entry to robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program with a long reach and a large and much more useful workspace than comparable machines. The mechanics are simple and phenomenally reliable. There are Mk1 R17s in service that have been running 3 shifts a day for 12 years without failure; in fact we give a 2 year warranty.
The R17 is a complete self-contained five or six axis vertically articulated robot arm system designed as a cost effective solution for processes requiring long reach or difficult access. Applications include product testing, sample handling, parts handling, machine feeding, welding, spraying, sound measurement and many more.

The latest version uses new light weight, high speed, high efficiency hybrid stepping motors micro-stepped for both power and speed and for low speed precision when required. Each motion of the robot is monitored by the encoders that stop all motion in the event of a collision or other problem. The package includes the latest robot controller that is simple and reliable using a partnership of CPU and DSP micro-processors and intelligent MOSFET drives. ROBOFORTH II embedded software gets you started easily yet permits the most complex motions, interfaces and peripherals to be programmed, assisted by ROBWIN project manager that brings everything together on one Windows screen.

"..We were all very impressed with how quickly we could get going with the robot system (especially Robwin and ROBOFORTH) and I'll definitely come straight back to you next time we need a robot arm!.."

The 6th axis is an optional add-on module we only fit if you need 6 axes.
The R17HS uses 3 advanced brushless servomotors on axes 1,2 and 3, with stepping motors on axes 4, 5 and 6. The R17HSW (high speed waist only) is a cost compromise since many applications do not need much speed in a vertical direction but have long X-Y distances requiring long waist moves where valuable time can be saved.

Specifications - standard 5 and 6 axis version

	Drives:	High power micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors incremental encoder watchdogs
	Reach:	750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation
	Payload (standard):	5-axis nominal 2Kg, max 3Kg 6-axis nominal 1Kg, max 2Kg at flange (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach).
	Repeatability:	0.2mm ¹
	Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload: droop at max reach, max payload:	1.0mm 6mm
	Maximum speed (after acceleration ²):	Waist 150 deg/sec, Shoulder 120 deg/sec, Elbow 180deg/sec, hand and wrist 220deg/sec, 6th axis roll 220deg/sec. (approx 800mm/s)
	Max torque for hand pitch or roll: (6th axis version hand pitch and yaw)	5 Nm (repeatability figures degrade with increasing torque).
	Max torque for 6th axis roll:	1.5 Nm
	Weight	5-axis 22.0Kg/49lbs, 6-axis 23.0Kg/52lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs
	Power:	110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller)
	Environment:	IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional)
	MTBF:	20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles)
	Finish:	White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers. Optional high impact polystyrene covers (see swatch below)
	note 1: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request.

Specifications - R17HPL Higher Payload Version

	Drives:	High torque micro-stepped hybrid stepping motors incremental encoder watchdogs
	Reach:	750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation
	Payload:	nominal 3Kg, max 10Kg at flange. Max static force 200N (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach).
	Repeatability:	0.1mm ¹
	Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload: droop at max reach, max payload:	4.0mm 10mm
	Maximum speed (after acceleration ²):	Waist 150 deg/sec, Shoulder 90 deg/sec, Elbow 130deg/sec, hand and wrist 220deg/sec. (approx 800mm/s)
	Max torque for hand pitch or roll:	10 Nm.
	Weight	Robot 23.1Kg/52lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs
	Power:	110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller)
	Environment:	IP 54A, 0 - 40C (wider range optional)
	MTBF:	20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles)
	Finish:	White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers.
	note1: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request.

Specifications - R17HS and R17HSW Higher Speed Versions

	Drives:	HS: State-of-the-art brushless servos with hybrid stepping motors on axes 4,5,(6). HSW: brushless servo on waist only, hybrid stepping motors on axes 2,3,4,5,(6). incremental encoder watchdogs
	Reach:	750mm/30ins in any direction; full 360 degree waist rotation
	Payload:	nominal 1Kg, max 2Kg at flange. (repeatability and speed degrade with increasing payload and reach).
	Repeatability:	0.2mm ¹
	Compliance: droop at 500mm at nominal payload:	1.0mm
	Maximum speed (after acceleration ²)	HS: Waist 480 deg/sec, Shoulder 300 deg/sec, Elbow 480deg/sec, hand and wrist 480deg/sec. HSW: Waist 480 deg/sec, Shoulder 120 deg/sec, Elbow 180deg/sec, hand and wrist 360deg/sec.
	Max torque for hand pitch/yaw:	5 Nm.
	Max torque for 6th axis roll:	1.5 Nm
	Weight	Robot 22.5Kg/50lbs, Controller 11.1kg/25lbs
	Power:	110/240v ac 420VA (standard controller)
	Environment:	IP 54A, 0 - 30C
	MTBF:	20,000 hours (typically over a million cycles)
	Finish:	White powder-coat plus white vacuum formed ABS plastic covers.
	note1: repeatability measured as a standard deviation of all 3 dimensions at 100% speed and zero payload over 24 hours after a 1 hour warming up period. Figures for ISO 9283 available on request. note2: maximum speed is only reached after the acceleration ramp. R17HS has twice the acceleration of the standard version so is more likely to reach maximum speed for short moves. Because of the speed and power of this robot it must be guarded. VIDEO