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November 17, 2011

[IREX 2011] FANUC's World's Largest Robot is Eco-Friendly

 FANUC's M-2000iA can now lift 1.35 tons, which makes it the world's largest robot in terms of payload. 

 The robot uses FANUC's patented iRVision technology to handle objects that do not need to be precisely placed. This is done by combining the data from the 2D sensor on the robot's hand and a 3D sensor which is situated nearby apart from the robot.

 This giant robot has another interesting "power regeneration function" shown below. Due to this technology, it is able to use 30% less energy. 

FANUC 2
  The robot can be used to lift cars in auto manufacturing plants. One of the markets that FANUC is focusing on is the energy market. The company is hoping that the robot will be used to construct new hydraulic plants and wind plants worldwide.

FANUC M-2000iA

Posted by Norri Kageki at 05:24:02 AM in Industrial, IREX

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