New Collaborative Robot: The First Cartesian Cobot [Video]

In the last few weeks we have seen different robot manufacturers coming up with new collaborative robots. The UR3 from Universal Robots, then maybe a week later, SAWYER from Rethink Robotics. These robots have what we have come to recognize as a standard geometry. In fact, they are composed of an articulated (6 or 7 axis) arm that can execute different automation processes. However, Precise Automation has also been working on a ”new” kind of collaborative robot, but theirs is a cartesian robot. 

Cartesian?

The PP100 is the first cartesian robot to claim collaborative robot status. Cartesian robots are generally represented as 3-axis robot. So basically, X, Y and Z axes. Or to put it another way, the robot can’t rotate any of its joints. It is just a linear actuator that allows for the movement of the robot. The same as a laser cutter or a …