Welcoming ARM Ando: Our Newest (and Most Precise) 141.1lb Bundle of Joy!
2 April 2025
Big News, Everyone!
Move over, baby pictures—our team is bursting with pride to introduce the newest addition to our family: ARM Ando, a 141.1lb collaborative robot (cobot) that’s already stealing hearts (and glue guns) on the production floor! Born from innovation and programmed with care, ARM Ando is here to revolutionize how we work—with the charm of a curious toddler and the precision of a seasoned pro.
Vital statistics
- 55.12 lb max payload
- 68.9-inch arm reach
- The lightest cobot that carries this amount of payload
- 60% faster than its predecessor cobots
- Updatable software for lifelong stability and performance improvement
ARM Ando: The Cobot That’s Redefining “Fast Learner”
ARM Ando isn’t your average new hire. This cobot is a master of human-computer teamwork, designed to work alongside our crew like a glove… or, more accurately, like a vacuum-suction cup gripper. While ARM Ando might need a little guidance from its human pals (after all, someone’s gotta teach it the ropes), once programmed, it’s ready to shine.
First words? More like first tasks:
- Dispensing hot melt glue with surgeon-like consistency exactly where needed.ARM Ando’s precision will reduce waste and eliminates over-application or uneven bonding (these can compromise package integrity).
- Dual-head functionality: One moment, it’s gently grabbing plywood with its vacuum gripper; the next, it’s applying glue, assembling foam sandwiches, and sticking parts together like a crafty pro.
No more “oops, too much glue” moments—ARM Ando ensures every application is just right. More, it can dispense adhesive in patterns customized specifically for the job at hand while maintaining uniformity across thousands of cycles.
Its flexibility and collaborative design capabilities let us adapt quickly to diverse production needs without compromising precision or efficiency. This is a transformative leap in our operational capabilities and automation goals. It boosts productivity and aligns with our objectives of enhancing quality and sustainability.
Safety First (But Also Flexibility!)
Every proud parent brags about their child’s manners, and ARM Ando is no exception. With 17 safety protocols and invisible “safety walls,” this cobot knows when to slow down (turtle mode, anyone?) or stop entirely if it ventures into a no-go zone. It can operate safely alongside employees without extensive guarding — especially useful for quality checks and material loading!
Best of all? ARM Ando isn’t tied to one spot. We can plop this nimble bot anywhere on the floor and redefine its workspace on the fly. It’s like having a toddler who actually stays within the playpen…
Co-Pilot Mode: Because Even Cobots Need Training Wheels
Teaching ARM Ando new tricks is a breeze thanks to its URCaps “Co-Pilot” software. Instead of painstakingly coding every move, we can guide the cobot manually in Free Drive Mode—imagine holding its hand (or arm) and showing it exactly where to go. This “learn by doing” approach lets us create glue paths faster than ever, turning hours of programming into minutes of playful collaboration.
Proud Designer Moment: Words from ARM Ando’s “Parent”
We’re not the only ones smitten. San Diego-based designer Wes Wimberly, says:
‘I really like that the arm is a multifunction tool and could be programmed to run in a single location, or we could adjust reference points within programs to make it work in multiple locations for many jobs around the shop as needed. The arm also allows the use of a variety of end effectors, and as we determine future needs, we can expand the scope of its functionality, giving it a kind of flexibility that few tools have.
Exact speeds, exact volumes, and perfectly uniform products every time.
It also gives a measure of precision we can’t normally achieve. Gluing, for example, is subjective and isn’t always repeatable. But now we will be able to define a speed or volume to which glue is applied, and that will make our finished product much more uniform.
(We’re pretty sure Wes is already planning ARM Ando’s college fund.)
The Future is Sticky (In the Best Way)
ARM Ando isn’t just a cobot—it’s a glimpse into the future of our shop. With its ability to learn, adapt, and collaborate, ARM Ando is set to become an MVP on our team. And who knows? Soon enough, it might be handling tasks we haven’t even dreamed up yet.
So here’s to ARM Ando: the newest, glue-slinging, safety-conscious, heaviest little overachiever on the block. We can’t wait to see how you grow!
Welcome to the family, ARM Ando. Let’s make some magic—one perfectly measured glue stream at a time.