Mini six-axis robot mounts 'anywhere'.

A new six-axis "mini" robot designed for parts handling, machine tending, and assembly is new from Fanuc Robotics America Inc., Rochester Hills, Mich. The new LR Mate 200iC robot has a payload capacity of 11 lb. It can be positioned on the floor, on a tabletop or molding machine, and at angled or inverted positions. Standard features include a reach of 27.73 in. and horizontal stroke of 18 in. Fanuc says it is 152% faster than the previous LR Mate 200 iB model and 50% more accurate in positioning repeatability--down to [+ or -] 0.02 mm.

The model also features Fanuc's Light, Efficient, Accurate and Nimble (LEAN) desigu, which includes a slim arm that can reach into narrow spaces. The wrist is about 50% smaller than on the previous model. Another standard feature is iRVision, Fanuc's ready-to-use vision system, which is built into the unit (it requires only the addition of a camera and cable). The vision system has a 2D robot guidance tool to accomplish part location, error-proofing, and other operations that typically require special sensors or custom fixtures. Tel: [phone] * www.fanucrobotics.com