FANUC Robotics has released picking robot designed to handle both primary and packaged food at high-speeds.
The M-430iA/2F can continuously complete up to 120 cycles every minute with a one kilogram payload and up to 100 cycles per minute with a two kilogram payload. It can operate over five axes.
According to the developer, the unit also has a special coating and seals to withstand the caustic food industry cleaners and acids used in plant washdown. It meets the IP-67 standards.
The company says the robot is also the first to meet the hygiene requirements for meat and poultry processing set by the United States Department of Agriculture.
The product can be used in other applications such as beverage, medical device and cosmetics processing.
The manufacturer claims the device is supplied with the PickTool software andiRVision system.