Sylvie Rest
Up to 8 kilogram payload, a range of 1,018 millimeters, short cycle times: fruitcore robotics launches HORST1000, a new robot with performance parameters that enable a wide range of additional applications and even better meet the growing market for industrial processes such as machine tending and pick & place applications.
HORST1000 is a completely newly developed robot kinematics system that incorporates all the knowledge gained from industrial practice in recent years. Following on from existing technology innovations, fruitcore robotics' patented robot gearbox for HORST1000 has been further optimized with the help of a machine learning algorithm, resulting in a significant increase in performance.
In terms of design, fruitcore robotics is focusing on a compact footprint and aesthetics, as it has done in the past with robots that have already won multiple awards such as the Fokus Open Award and the German Innovation Award. With the introduction of the new model, the predecessor HORST900 will no longer be continued.
Performance improvement based on existing technology innovations
In HORST1000, key performance features such as payload, range and working space have been significantly improved. The new all-rounder has a payload of up to 8 kilograms and a range of 1,018 millimeters. The developers placed particular focus on HORST1000's working space. The three-dimensional workspace has increased by 40% compared to HORST900, allowing 50% larger trays to be processed.
From the base, HORST1000 can move around 230 millimeters further forward than its predecessor, which corresponds to a 43% longer linear path. This allows customers to enter machines more easily. Higher acceleration values of the individual axes in the nominal load range also ensure shorter cycle times. In a classic pick & place process, this improves cycle times by up to 20%.
"The technological innovations of HORST1000 let us further increase the performance difference compared to current cobots," explains Jens Riegger, Managing Director of fruitcore robotics. Patrick Heimburger, Managing Director of fruitcore robotics, adds, "We now enable an even wider range of applications and help our customers implement industrial processes such as machine tending and pick & place even more easily and efficiently."
Optimized for machine tending and pick & place
Thanks to its range and workspace design, HORST1000 is tailor-made for loading and unloading any machine tools; the robot is also ideally suited for lathes and milling machines in particular due to its software and interfaces. The robot can reach deep into the machines, the high axis accelerations enable a short cycle time. In addition, the maximum payload of 8 kilograms also allows the use of heavy tools and complex multiple gripper systems.
As an automation solution, Digital Robot HORST1000, like its predecessor HORST900 and its brothers HORST600 and HORST1400, includes not only powerful and cost-effective hardware. It follows a coordinated operating concept, which not only makes the operation of the robot particularly simple, but also the implementation of the entire application.
All components involved in the process, such as grippers, CNC systems and safety systems, are operated via the horstFX graphical user interface and centrally networked with the horstCOSMOS IIoT platform. For example, the machine tool can be integrated as a 3D model in horstFX and component variants can be easily traded via the program management of the operating software.
Switching between two tools can be mapped on the software side via the multi-tool feature. In addition to the connection to the IIoT platform, all fruitcore robotics robots come with an IIoT surfstick with SIM card as standard. This offers companies the possibility to go online with the robot system without having to integrate it into their company network.
Customers can set up an Internet connection as required and view their robot fleet on dashboards via horstCOSMOS, including the process data of the robot application. In this way, processes can be optimized independently or in coordination with fruitcore robotics. In addition, availability is increased because maintenance can be carried out via predictive maintenance and a quick response can be made to service cases via remote maintenance.
Pre-orders now possible
HORST1000 can be pre-ordered immediately from the manufacturer. Delivery will take place from 01.06.2023.
