Overview of robot types

At igus® you have everything you need for cost-effective process automation from a single source: entire robot arms or individual components for individual solutions or extensions to existing applications.
So that you can get started with automation even faster, there is a suitable control unit including free software for every robot type. This saves time, money and nerves!

But what type of robot is right for you and your application? There are many factors that influence the selection of the most suitable robot so hopefully this overview will help!

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Get to know the world of igus® robotics

ReBel® cobot

Number of axes: 4 or 6
Possible area of application: service robotics
Load capacity, including tool: 2kg
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Articulated arm robot

Up to 3KG payload
Speed max. 7 picks/min
Up to 790mm reach
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Linear Robots

Room, line & flat gantries
Can be customised
We have robot control software available
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Delta robots

Different size options
For loads up to 5KG
Up to 700mm reach
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Scara robot

Up to 2KG payload
Up to 4 degrees of freedom
Repeatability: ± 0.5mm
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7th axis

Up to 6000mm reach
Up to 0.6m/s speed
Accuracy ±0.3mm
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What type of robot is the right one for your application?

Are you unsure which type of robot is right for your project? A free consultation will make things clear.

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Areas of application for robots - practical examples

Depending on the robot, different areas of application are possible: from dosing robots for trade to harvesting machines in agriculture to automated quality control.