Affordable Robot Package for Universities and Research Labs

UK automation and robotics specialist, Barr & Paatz of Totnes, is offering an affordable 5-axis articulated robot package, especially compiled for technical training at universities, quality control and sample handling in medical and research laboratories, or other applications where a compact, electrically powered robot is required. Offered at a substantial discount off list price, the Barr & Paatz academic/research bundle comprises a class-leading Mitsubishi RV-2AJ robot, a powerful 64-bit controller with PC interface, an electrical gripper, a hand-held teach pendant and connection cable set. As part of the package, Barr & Paatz is also offering a free version of its own easy-to-use programming software, plus free telephone support and technical advice.

Barr & Paatz has been in the vanguard of robotics training and application for 20 years and is an official supplier and integrator of Mitsubishi industrial robots, which are regarded as the class leaders in small-scale kinematics. It has also supplied robot packages to the Faculties of Computing at Plymouth University and the University of Ulster, to be used in their training and research work.

Notable for its slimline, compact lines and an installation footprint no larger than an A5 sheet of paper, the Mitsubishi RV-2AJ is perfect for benchtop applications in the classroom or laboratory. With a maximum payload of 2.5kg, 5 degrees of freedom, a precision repeatability of ±0.02mm and a reach of 482mm, it is ideal for component or sample handling and placement, in confined spaces. Equipped with an electrical gripper set, it has no need for a compressed air supply and all cables are routed internally, to prevent snagging. Absolute position encoders are fitted to all axis servo motors, enabling the robot to start work as soon as it is powered up.

Included with the academic/research package is a Mitsubishi CR1 controller, with an A4 footprint, PC interface and a 64-bit processor, for controlling axial, linear and 3D motions and multitasking with up to 88 programmes. There is also a hand-held teach pendant, providing multifunction control and programming for the Mitsubishi RV series robot; featuring a bright 6.5” touchscreen display, its intuitive interface makes it easy to control robot movements, programme in teach mode and perform extensive diagnostics.