Kassow Robots featured their unique spin on a humanoid robot at Automate with essentially two cobot arms on a small, energy efficient base that will make a huge difference in areas where heavy payloads and longer routes are the norm. The new models will significantly expand the capabilities of 7-axis cobots in production and logistics, according to Dieter Pletscher, global sales manager, Kassow Robots.  “Where we really make a big difference is the footprint and the compactness of these robotic solutions,” said Pletscher. “The flexibility of the seven axes allows these units to rip around a corner, for example, giving operators a highly flexible and space-saving solution.”

They can be controlled and monitored using a ctrlX app specifically designed from Bosch Rexroth. The app enables real-time integration of the cobots, enabling developers and operators to connect and monitor robots directly from the ctrlX OS environment.  “This simplifies automation solutions and provides another level of system integration,” said Pletscher. “Bosch Rexroth is already hard at work at the next version of the app with additional features such as real-time communication with the robot, the interfaces and the components.”