ABB expands its GoFa cobot range

ABB has launched two new variants of its GoFa collaborative robot. The GoFa 10 and GoFa 12 handle payloads of up to 10 and 12 kilograms and are said to offer straightforward programming and rapid integration into production environments.

“Since we launched our YuMi cobot in 2015, we have built an industry-leading cobot portfolio meeting growing demand for safe and easy-to-use automation solutions to plug gaps in skilled labour,” said Marc Segura, President, ABB Robotics. “Addressing the need for collaborative robots with higher payloads and longer reach, our GoFa 10 and 12 cobots extend the benefits of automation to new industrial applications, even for first time users.”

In addition to their enhanced payloads, the GoFa 10 and 12 cobots offer tool centre-point (TCP) speeds of up to 2 m/s with 0.02 mm deviation for greater repeatability. IP67-certified against moisture and dust ingress, they can be applied to industrial applications such as machine tending, welding, parts handling, polishing and assembly. The GoFa 10’s 1.62 m reach is also enough to cover US pallets, making it useful for palletising applications.

Pre-installed on the cobots’ ABB’s FlexPendant robot controller, the ABB SafeMove app features safe speed limits, standstill monitoring and orientation supervision, enabling close collaboration between robots and factory workers without requiring bulky protective barriers or fencing.