In the ever-evolving field of robotics, the Standard Bots RO1 robot has emerged as a game-changer. This versatile robot is designed to cater to a wide range of applications including, machine tending, palletization, inspection, CNC tending, case packing, deburring, lathe tending, painting, pick and place, polishing, sanding and welding, showcasing the incredible potential of modern robotics in both industrial and commercial settings. This blog explores how the RO1 robot is transforming  critical applications, specifically machine tending, palletization and inspection, bringing new levels of productivity and reliability to various industries.

Benefits of RO1 in Machine Tending

• Advanced functionality: RO1 can lift heavier blanks than competitors, move faster with better repeatability, and has universal relays to control any machine.
• Easier Setup and automation: Your operators can easily automate new machine tending tasks and parts thanks to an intuitive no-code programming interface.
• Overnight operations: Continue RO1 machine tending overnight without operators, safe in the knowledge that RO1 can control your equipment and automatically stop if an issue is detected
• Exponential productivity: RO1 can multiply the output of your operators, allowing them to safely oversee multiple machines and increase your shop productivity
• Affordable deployment: Despite being faster, stronger and more precise, RO1 is significantly more affordable than incumbent competitor robotic arms, allowing you to automate more of your machine shop
• Safety: Work alongside operators with safety features built in.

Benefits of RO1 in Palletization

• Cutting-edge functionality: RO1 has better payload capacity, joint speed, repeatability, and camera vision than its competitors.
• Simple setup and automation: An intuitive touchscreen interface means anyone can quickly set up and operate RO1. No code required.
• Collaborative robotics: RO1 operates around humans in busy cells without additional, expensive sensors or space-consuming safety fences
• More cost effective: Despite being faster, stronger and more precise, RO1 is significantly more affordable than incumbent competitor robotic arms
• Heavy lifting: RO1 has the highest lifting capacity of any competing robot arm in its class, with a maximum payload of 18Kg
• Safety: Work alongside operators with safety features built in.

Benefits of RO1 in Inspection

• Expanded functionality: RO1 has better payload capacity, joint speed, repeatability, and camera vision than its competitors.
• Easier setup and automation: An intuitive touchscreen interface means anyone can quickly set up and operate RO1. No code required.
• Collaborative robotics: RO1 operates around humans in busy cells and can inspect heavy or sharp parts safely with built-in collision detection and force-limiting
• Vision and API: With a programmable vision system and higher-level API, RO1 can be programmed to perform complex and comprehensive inspection checks
• Affordable deployment: Despite being faster, stronger and more precise, RO1 is significantly more affordable than incumbent competitor robotic arms and ships with an onboard camera system
• Heavy lifting: Automate retrieval and inspection with a class-topping 18Kg payload and 1.3m reach.
• Safety: Work alongside operators with safety features built in.

The Standard Bots RO1 robot is a versatile and powerful robot that is transforming critical industrial applications. Its advanced functionality makes it an invaluable asset in modern manufacturing environments. As industries continue to embrace automation, the RO1 stands out as a beacon of innovation, driving productivity and ensuring high-quality outcomes across various sectors. For more information on Standard Bots RO1, visit: www.shepherdcontrols.com/standard-bots-ro1.