Rethink Robotics' Chris Harbert explains the Reacher, Ryder and Riser lines of robotic offerings at IMTS 2024.
The Reacher line of collaborative robots (cobots) includes seven new models (RE 07, 09, 13, 16, 21, 30, and 30L), handling payloads ranging from 7 to 30 kg (15–66 lb), all with an IP65 rating.
Two models are available on Rethink's Ryder AMR platform. The light-duty MRE 550 model handles payloads of up to 550 kg (1,212 lb), and the heavy-duty MRE 1400 model handles payloads of up to 1,400 kg (3,086 lb). Both robots come with an integrated lift function. The AMR line offers multi-detection technologies with 360-degree sensing for analyzing and responding to real-time changes in the environment.
Low-level controllers and sensor data are accessible through open-architecture software compatible with third-party applications. A simultaneous location and mapping system (SLAM) provides environmental visualization for pallet identification, dynamic obstacle bypassing and trajectory planning.
The Riser line combines the cobot and the mobile robot to give the robotic arm the ability to move about the factory floor and integrate into applications as needed.
