Stäubli's Robots Get Sensitive Touch for Safer, Precise Tasks
Stäubli International AG, a Swiss company, has integrated Sensitive Arm technology across its entire range of 7-axis collaborative robots from the Kassow Robots product line. This innovation enhances the robots' ability to perform complex tasks safely and precisely.
The Sensitive Arm technology, officially marketed as Stäubli TX² touch, is a result of the cooperation between Stäubli and Kassow Robots, a German startup acquired by Stäubli. It integrates high-resolution torque sensors into all seven joints of each robot, providing real-time, low-latency force feedback with a sensor resolution of up to 0.024 Nm/bit and a control frequency of 30 kHz.
This enables the robots to perform compliant and nuanced motions, ideal for tasks such as assembly, surface finishing, inspection, and delicate handling. Operators can fine-tune the robot's response to external forces using a dedicated interface, further improving precision and safety. The technology also enhances collaborative safety by enabling faster detection of impacts or unexpected contact.
The Sensitive Arm technology is now available across Kassow Robots' entire 7-axis collaborative robot portfolio, including new high-payload models. This advancement is expected to boost the robots' capabilities in various industries, making them more versatile and safer to use in collaborative work environments.
