Kawasaki Robotics’ New 3D Printed, Affordable, Educational Robot - Astorino

Kawasaki Robotics New Education Robot Makes Hands-On Experiences Accessible for Educators and Students in North America. Astorino is a 1kg payload, 6-axis robot with a structure and programming environment nearly identical to that of a Kawasaki industrial robot. Weighing only 12 kg and powered by a 110V outlet, the robot is adoptable to any classroom environment. The Astorino platform includes a built-in control system; dedicated firmware and software; Modbus TCP and USB/Ethernet communication, and safety functions such as E-Stop and safety brakes. Motor control uses three signals (pulse/direction/enable) and steel gears reduce backlash to less than 5 arcmin. The robot is flexible and can also be paired with multiple options such as three kinds of grippers, a 24V IO module, a cube feeder with optical sensors and external sensors. #affordable #3Dprinted #eduaction #robotics #kawasakirobotics #manufacturing #futureworkforce #development #handsonlearning