Baxter cobot @ Sirris - 1st in Belgium

A few specifications

• Seven degrees of freedom per arm
• An extensive sensing system that includes three cameras, a sonar detection system, and force sensors in every joint
• The standard end effectors are parallel grippers and a vacuum cup, but you can fit your own effectors too

How is Baxter different?

• There is no need to programme Baxter to teach it a task
• No safety cages are required when Baxter is working with an operator
• Baxter is a complete system, allowing ‘plug & produce’ in a production environment
• Baxter is smart: it is aware of its surroundings
• Baxter is versatile: it can perform a range of tasks

Is Baxter for me?

Sirris is giving interested companies a chance to take a closer look at the Baxter robot. You can choose from the following options:

• Take Baxter for a test drive at Sirris’s labs in Diepenbeek. You can try the robot on your own test pieces, with assistance from a Sirris advisor, to see just how easy it is to use.
• Get advice on designing an automation solution using a Baxter robot or another LWR.
• Rent Baxter for a short period so you can test it in your working environment.