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The Smart Series
Yaskawa Smart Series is a new generation of robotics, with powerful application capabilities for which Yaskawa is known
Smart Series Robots offer many advantages
- Pre-configuration
- User-friendly setup and deployment out of the box
- Perfect for customers that are new to robotics or looking for an easy automation solution.
Simple Robot Programming & Operation
Unlike traditional more complex robot execution, which requires an upfront investment in training, Smart Series technology provides simple, intuitive robot programming and operation methods for your workforce. With a host of grippers and accessories available from our Technology Partners, Smart Series robots can be easily adapted to changing manufacturing requirements and can readily be deployed and redeployed for the next job.
100% Industrial
But with all the simplification, our robots in no way lose their 100% industrial functionality. All our Smart Series robots are controlled by our compact yet powerful YRC1000micro controller. To make the wide range of applications and functions as user-friendly as possible, programming is done via our Smart Pendant with Smart Frame function.
We support you when it comes to implementing your automation solution.
Start your robot journey today!
Just choose one of each of the following categories:
- Yaskawa Robots
- Yaskawa Controller + Pendant
- Partner Products
Available are different collaborative robots and small robots up to 12kg payload. These can be used in many different applications; from handling of workpieces, to machine tending, palletizing, assembly or mounting. The smallest of this series is our MotoMINI offering good services wherever precision and highspeed are required within small workspaces.
1. Yaskawa Smart Series Robots
2. Yaskawa Controller & Programming
3. Smart Series Technology Partners
Yaskawa has partnered with industry leaders to provide robot gripper and accessory kits that help customers quickly meet their application requirements.
Technology Partner Kit Contents
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Technology kits include the following items (where applicable):
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Mechanical adapter flange + mounting hardware for Smart Series robots
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Electrical power + communication cables for Smart Series robots
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Cable management accessories
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Example function(s) for quick-deployment Smart Series accessories
Have a look at the Partner Fact Sheet for more information or ask your preferred supplier!
OnRobot
OnRobot offers electrical, vacuum and adhesive gripping solutions. Kits include a Yaskawa mechanical adapter, quick-change flange, connectorized cabling, a versatile control module and comprehensive Smart Series documentation. Yaskawa function examples are provided for quick deployment. Dual gripper option available.
Weiss Robotics
With the GRIPLINK-ET4, Weiss Robotics offers an intelligent solution to integrate several gripper systems into your automation application. GRIPLINK is supplied with ready-to-use plug-ins for Yaskawa Smart Series robots, which enable you to integrate them easily and achieve a fast return on investment. Benefit from easy configuration and monitoring via the built-in web interface.
Coming Soon - Zimmer
Zimmer Smart Series Box is an easy options for turning your idea for a robot application into a reality in no time at all. All the necessary components are located in a single box. Everything is integrated, including the gripper, communication module with intuitive operating software, and tools.
Fact Sheet coming soon!
You want to learn more about the Collaborative Modes of our Smart Series robots?
About collaborative robotics
Collaborative robots are being designed as inherently safe to work around people. This involves new ideas for robotic arms including reducing their strength and speed, new types of joints, softer materials, and using advanced sensors to shut down the cobot safely if it accidentally collides with someone.
There are four types of collaborative robot features according to ISO 10218-1 and 10218-2. Each of these features, individually, qualifies a robot as collaborative.
For each mode, Yaskawa offers the best suitable robot to you!
In a collaborative workplace, not only the actual robot interacting with a human worker is considered, but the entire concept of the workstation, equipment and application, as well as the extent and type of human-machine interaction. The result is a complex cell within the production facility that must comply with the standards defined by law. See what services we can offer you to ensure a productive and safe working environment.
Application type:
- Uses laser scanners, light curtains or vision systems to track the worker
Operation procedure:
- Robot works within pre-defined safety zones and acts accordingly when human is detected within the zones (e.g. slows down to 50 % speed, slows down to 20 % speed, stops)
Robot type:
- Standard industrial robot with additional sensing device for safety zone monitoring (e.g. safety scanner or light curtain, etc.)
Example:
- Loading jigs, removing finished products
Application type:
- Used when robot is working mostly alone
- Human interaction with robot is occasional
Operation procedure:
- Human steps into the pre-defined restricted area and the robot stops all movements (servo is on but brakes are applied)
- Robot restarts motion when safety parameters are reset (i.e. human presses the reset button, human leaves red zone of a safety scanner, etc.)
Robot type:
- Standard industrial robot
Example:
- Human performs a secondary operation on a workpiece while robot is holding it
Application type:
- Robot works alongside a human without additional safety devices
Operation procedure:
- Robot monitors external forces applied to its body and performs action (e.g. stop, retreat)
Robot type:
- Not a standard industrial robot, but robot with special force-limited features
- Robot has rounded shapes for dissipation of forces in case of impact
- Depending on the results of a risk assessment, it may not require additional safety devices
Example:
- Machine tending, picking and packing, assembly, etc.
Application type:
- Used for path teaching or hand guiding of the robot
- Pick and place applications
Operation procedure:
- Human switches the robot to TEACH mode
- Robot runs with safety guards in PLAY or REMOTE mode
Robot type:
- Standard industrial robot with additional sensing device (i.e. Kinetiq sensor)
Example:
- Quick and easy path teaching
- Robot guiding during seat assembly in the car body
Successful Smart Series Use Cases
Training and support
Yaskawa supports the entire product life cycle with service products and support to fit any need.
Total Customer Support covers Yaskawa products and systems as well as applications and processes to increase system availability and productivity and to consistently keep everything in top condition.
