Industry

Robotics for manufacturing

Manufacturing robotics spans collaborative arms, industrial cells, AMRs, inspection platforms and more. A useful evaluation starts with takt time, variability, ergonomics, safety and integration requirements.

Where robots can help

Typical environments include:

  • Assembly
  • Machine tending
  • Palletizing
  • Internal logistics and inspection

Potential benefits

  • Improves repeatability on suitable tasks
  • Can reduce repetitive or ergonomically difficult work
  • Flexible platforms can support product-mix changes
Decision factors

Validate the deployment, not only the spec sheet.

  • Cycle time and process variation
  • End effector and tooling
  • Safety architecture
  • PLC/MES interfaces and integration ownership
Find the right robot
Limits & trade-offs

What the product page may not tell you.

  • The robot is often a minority of total engineering effort
  • High product variability can require more sensing, tooling or software than expected
Robots available

26 potential matches in the sourced catalog.

Inclusion means the robot is mapped to this use case from available product information. It is not a guarantee that the product fits every site.

Gausium Beetle — visuel officiel du modèle
Commercial cleaning
Gausium

Beetle

Warehouse sweeping

Runtime (conditions not specified)
3 h standard; 5 h Pro
Weight
102 kg standard; 112 kg Pro
Price on request
A starting comparison

Ask the right questions.

Compare 4 models
RobotPrice / statusPublished detailCheck before choosing
ABB IRB 1200-7/0.7 Gen2Contact manufacturerArm payload: 7 kgTooling and cell integration require separate engineering
Agility Robotics Digit 4Contact manufacturerDocumented application: Tote-based material handlingExact workload and regional ordering need confirmation
ANYbotics ANYmalContact manufacturerTravel speed: 0.75 m/s normal walkingValidate the route and inspection task on site
Apptronik Apollo 2Contact manufacturerLocomotion: Bipedal or wheeled configurationsPayload, dimensions and duty-cycle endurance not established for this generation
Boston Dynamics SpotContact manufacturerWeight: 33.8 kg with batteryPayloads and autonomy software affect solution scope and cost
FANUC CRX-10iAContact manufacturerArm payload: 10 kgApplication risk assessment still required
FANUC M-20iD/25Contact manufacturerArm payload: 25 kgGripper mass is part of the load calculation
FANUC M-410iC/110Contact manufacturerArm payload: 110 kgRequires a complete guarded or otherwise assessed cell
Gausium BeetleContact manufacturerDimensions: 960 × 650 × 680 mm without side brushes/flagRuntime differs by configuration
Jungheinrich ERC 213aContact manufacturerRobot type: Automated guided vehicle / pallet stackerThe cited family page groups ERC 213a and 217a
KUKA KR 240 R3200-2 PAContact manufacturerArm payload: 240 kgTool and product mass share the load allowance
KUKA LBR iisy 11 R1300Contact manufacturerArm payload: 11 kgApplication safety assessment remains necessary

Prices refer to the source market and configuration on each robot page. An unpublished price does not establish whether a quotation service is offered.

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