DOBOT COBOT CR10AS - Collaborative Robot for Industrial use with 10kg payload and 1300mm working radius and SafeSkin accessory

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE ROBOTIC ARM

The DOBOT CR10AS is a 6-axis collaborative industrial robot arm designed for automation applications where higher payload capacity, an extended working range and enhanced human–robot safety are all important. With a maximum payload of 10 kg and a 1300 mm working radius, it can handle larger workpieces and more substantial end effectors. Compared with the standard CR10A, the key difference is DOBOT SafeSkin technology, which uses contactless proximity sensing to detect approaching people and certain objects before physical contact occurs.

Collaborative operation and safety

The most important distinguishing feature of the CR10AS is its SafeSkin system. While the standard CR10A relies on conventional collaborative safety and collision-detection functions, the CR10AS adds a preventive safety layer. SafeSkin does not need to wait for physical contact: by monitoring the immediate area around the robot, it can initiate a protective response when an approaching person or detectable object enters the sensing area.

At the same time, the CR10AS retains the CR10A’s large workspace and industrial performance. SafeSkin does not turn it into a smaller or lower-capacity robot: the system still provides a 10 kg payload and 1300 mm working radius while adding an additional contactless safety layer for closer human–robot interaction.

End effectors and machine vision

When combined with machine vision, the CR10AS can determine the position and orientation of workpieces and support sorting, inspection and flexible pick-and-place applications. This is particularly useful in processes where components do not always arrive in exactly the same position.

For machine-tending applications, the CR10AS can automate loading and unloading operations for CNC machines, testing equipment and other production stations. Its 1300 mm working radius allows the robot to reach multiple working points from a single installation position, while the 10 kg payload supports larger components or more substantial grippers.

In pick-and-place applications, the robot can transfer workpieces between conveyors, pallets, trays, storage locations and production equipment. The combination of a large working range and SafeSkin can be particularly useful in workstations where human operators regularly enter or work near the robot’s operating area.

For assembly processes, the CR10AS can be used for component positioning, insertion, fastening and general handling. Its ±0.03 mm repeatability supports consistent operation, while the 6-axis configuration allows the robot to approach components from multiple directions.

The 10 kg payload and large working radius also make the CR10AS suitable for packaging and palletising applications. Boxes, products and other units can be transferred between production lines, pallets and packaging stations as long as the combined weight of the workpiece and end effector remains within the robot’s payload capacity.

With the appropriate end effector and process equipment, the CR10AS can also be configured for dispensing, gluing, screwdriving, polishing and welding applications. Exact suitability depends on the workpiece, tooling, required reach, process forces and overall cell design.

The DOBOT CR10AS is particularly suitable for automation projects that require the standard CR10A’s 10 kg payload and 1300 mm working radius but also benefit from contactless pre-collision sensing because people and the robot work in close proximity. SafeSkin therefore does not change the fundamental performance of the CR10A platform; instead, it adds an additional preventive safety layer.

Its 10 kg payload, 1300 mm working radius, 2 m/s maximum linear speed, ±0.03 mm repeatability, 6-axis movement and SafeSkin contactless proximity sensing combine to create a flexible collaborative automation platform particularly well suited to machine tending, material handling, assembly, packaging and other industrial processes where both extended working capacity and closer human–robot interaction are important.