Key Takeaways
- Vention and FANUC America have expanded their collaboration to simplify industrial robot deployment
- The partnership combines FANUC's industrial and collaborative robot portfolio with Vention's unified automation platform
- The platform supports multiple FANUC robot families and enables collision-free path planning, no-code and Python programming capabilities
- The system generates a real-time 3D understanding of the workspace using NVIDIA Isaac open model and stereo cameras
- The collaboration aims to reduce commissioning complexity and accelerate automation adoption
Introduction to Vention and FANUC Collaboration
Vention and FANUC America have announced an expanded collaboration focused on simplifying industrial robot deployment through AI-powered programming, digital twin technology, and modular automation. This partnership combines FANUC's extensive portfolio of industrial and collaborative robots with Vention's unified automation platform, enabling manufacturers to design, simulate, deploy, and operate robotic systems from a single environment.
Supported FANUC Robot Families
The expanded platform supports multiple FANUC robot families, including:
- CRX collaborative robots
- LR Mate industrial robots
- LR-10iA series robots
- M-710iD series robots
- M-20iD series robots
Comparison of FANUC Robot Families
| Robot Family | Description | Payload Capacity | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRX | Collaborative robots | up to 20 kg | up to 1.7 m |
| LR Mate | Industrial robots | up to 7 kg | up to 0.9 m |
| LR-10iA | Industrial robots | up to 10 kg | up to 1.0 m |
| M-710iD | Industrial robots | up to 70 kg | up to 2.5 m |
| M-20iD | Industrial robots | up to 200 kg | up to 3.1 m |
Benefits of the Collaboration
The collaboration aims to reduce commissioning complexity and accelerate automation adoption by providing:
- Collision-free path planning
- No-code and Python programming capabilities
- Integrated monitoring and remote support capabilities
- Real-time 3D understanding of the workspace using NVIDIA Isaac open model and stereo cameras
Applications of the Collaboration
The capabilities of the collaboration extend across FANUC's robotic portfolio, enabling manufacturers to deploy a wide range of applications, including:
- Machine tending
- Pick-and-place
- Palletizing
- Welding
- High-speed industrial automation
Bottom Line
The expanded collaboration between Vention and FANUC America aims to simplify industrial robot deployment and accelerate automation adoption. By combining FANUC's extensive robot portfolio with Vention's unified automation platform, manufacturers can reduce commissioning complexity and increase productivity. With support for multiple FANUC robot families and advanced capabilities such as collision-free path planning and real-time 3D understanding of the workspace, this collaboration has the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing industry.