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ST Robotics: Firefly R12-500 5-Axis Robot Arm

Low cost bench-top 5/6 axis general purpose articulated robot arm

ST Robotics: Firefly R12-500 5-Axis Robot Arm
By ST Robotics 
May 3, 2012

ST Robotics’ R12-500, Firefly is a complete self-contained five (optional six) axis vertically articulated robot arm system designed as a cost effective solution for bench top automation. Applications include testing, sample handling, machine feeding. The hand terminates in a mounting plate for grippers, vacuum cups etc.

R12-six is a very low cost entry to robotics, fast, accurate and reliable and easy to program. It has a useful 500mm reach. R12-six is a technological breakthrough in bench top robotics. Like the R17 it is a 5 axis articulated robot arm but with a 500mm reach. It employs new light weight, high efficiency digital motors driving through steel reinforced polyurethane timing belts. Optional incremental optical encoders provide exceptional integrity.

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