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Lower Cost 6-Axis Robotic Arm

The low-cost robotic joint could be used for applications such as material handling or parts organization.

Igus

igus (East Providence, RI) recently unveiled the ReBeL, a low-cost robotic joint that could be used for applications such as material handling or parts organization. Features include:

  • The unit can use a voice command system for automating basic movements.
  • A maintenance-free strain wave gear that drives the unit.
  • Lighter brushless direct-current motors, instead of stepper motors.
  • Control equipment is built into the axes and eliminates the need for an external control cabinet.
  • All positions can be reached via a sixth rotation axis in the modular robolink system.
  • Lubrication-free xiros plastic ball bearings.

 www.igus.com

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