FANUC America Debuts New Robot for Machine Tending, Picking

FANUC America, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and robomachines has introduced the new LR-10iA/10 robot designed for machine tending and a variety of picking applications found in the warehousing and logistics markets.

Weighing 46 kg, the LR-10iA/10 robot mounts to the floor, upside down or on an angle. FANUC says the robot is easy to mount to an automated guided vehicle (AGV) or other mobile platform to accommodate a variety of repetitive tasks or automate machines that are standing idle. 

The LR-10iA/10 reportedly has a 10 kg payload and a large work envelope with a reach of 1101 mm; FANUC says it can handle 13kg with a restricted envelope. It features a compact size and a slim arm that fits into machine tools to load and unload parts. In addition, a fully enclosed structure features built-in airlines, solenoid valves and electrical utilities for easy integration, and an IP67 rating enables it to operate in industrial environments with dust, water and oil mist.

“The new LR-10iA/10 is a great solution to help manufacturers and distribution centers overcome obstacles associated with labor shortages, while improving throughput and reducing operating costs,” says Eric Potter, general manager of FANUC America’s general industries and automotive segment. 

Powered by the FANUC R-30iB Mate Plus Controller, the LR-10iA is said to offer the same intelligence and reliability available on other FANUC robots, including integrated iRVision, force sensing and Zero Down Time (ZDT).  According to the company, ZDT not only reduces unexpected down time, but it also helps users maximize production throughput, optimize maintenance costs, increase the life of their robots and access data from anywhere via the ZDT web portal.

FANUC expects to begin shipping production units of the new LR-10iA/10 in January, 2022.