What distinguishes the Racer-5-0.80 within the Racer 5 family?

The Racer-5-0.80 is the 809 mm reach variant in Comau's Racer 5 lineup of compact 6-axis articulated robots. Built on the Racer3 technological platform, it carries 5 kg at the wrist with ±0.03 mm repeatability. At 32 kg, it is light enough for bench-top or shelf mounting but delivers industrial-grade joint speeds up to 800°/s on axis 6. The R1C 19-inch rack controller and TP5 teach pendant provide standard Comau programming and motion control.

How does the COBOT variant work?

Comau offers the Racer-5-0.80 in both standard industrial and collaborative COBOT configurations. The COBOT variant adds TÜV SÜD-certified safety functions including laser-based sensing and LED workcell status lighting. It switches between collaborative mode (reduced speed, contact detection) and full industrial speed without hardware changes—an operator can load parts alongside the robot during one shift and run it at 6 m/s maximum speed during unattended production. Electrical and pneumatic connectors are routed to the forearm for quick end-of-arm tooling changes.

What applications suit the Racer-5-0.80?

The 5 kg payload and 809 mm reach target small-to-medium part handling, assembly, machine tending, dispensing, measuring, polishing, and deburring. The three-position mounting (floor, ceiling, wall) lets it fit into existing production lines without major layout changes.