TX2 collaborative robots are 6-axis machines with corresponding CS9 safety controls. New models comply with stringent safety requirements. To ensure maximum safety, sensors monitor every movement of the robot, while the robot’s coordinates, speed, and acceleration are recorded in real time.
The TX2 offers one robot that can cover five stages of man-robot collaboration (MRC):
- Stage 1: Hard guarding separates the operator and robot. The manufacturing process is performed by the robot.
- Stage 2: Laser (virtual) guarding separates the operator and robot. The manufacturing process is performed by the robot, and the operator enters the area periodically.
- Stage 3: Laser (virtual) guarding separates the operator and robot. The robot and operator are involved in the manufacturing process. The operator enters the zone regularly during production.
- Stage 4: There is no separation between the robot and operator. The robot and operator are involved in the manufacturing process. The robot stops when it comes into contact with the operator.
- Stage 5: There is no separation between the robot and operator. The robot and operator are involved in the manufacturing process. The robot and the operator move safely in the same space simultaneously.