Impact tests with Precise Automation's PF400 collaborative SCARA robot

This is a short excerpt from the impact tests with Precise Automation's PF400 collaborative SCARA robot. Our safety analysis showed that the PF400 is a relatively safe industrial robot. It's most potentially harmful part is its gripper, with its pointy shape. There is also a risk of pinching between the proximal and distal links of the robot.

[@xmapexdrummerx]

I'm really enjoying your channel! What's your guys opinion of the PF400 in general (ease of use, reliability, programming language/development environment, etc)? I am looking into integrating it in a microplate manufacturing system where high speed isn't all that important, however, I would still be using traditional safety guarding. Am I better off using a SCARA from a more reputable robot manufacturer at that point, or does ease of use of this robot weigh more heavily into this decision?

[@preciseflex]

Hi! My name is Mike with Precise Automation. I understand you are probably looking for a perspective from outside of PA, but I have worked with traditional robots for many years prior to joint Precise Automation. From my point of view, if cycle time is not a high priority and the payload is low, then I would avoid traditional SCARAs. The ability to teach a robot without a teach pendant and simply grasp the end of arm tool out weighs the need to teach each operator that interacts with the robot how to use a teach pendant.