Robot Technologies
Kassow Robots Advances Force-Controlled Collaborative Robotics
Kassow Robots introduced Sensitive Arm technology across its complete 7-axis collaborative robot portfolio. The force control system integrates high-resolution torque sensors into all seven joints, enabling precise automation of contact-sensitive operations.
Technical Architecture
The Sensitive Arm system provides real-time force feedback through joint-integrated torque sensors operating at 30 kHz control frequency with resolution up to 0.024 Nm/bit. This sensor architecture eliminates external force/torque sensor requirements while improving feedback accuracy and simplifying system integration.
The high-resolution force sensing enables compliant motion control essential for applications including precision assembly, surface finishing, quality inspection, and delicate part handling operations.
Operational Capabilities
A dedicated operator interface allows fine-tuning of robot response characteristics, including adjustable parameters for stiffness, damping, and end-effector compliance. The force control system enables intuitive hand-guiding with minimal resistance and high sensitivity, facilitating rapid programming-by-demonstration workflows that reduce deployment time and complexity.
Enhanced force sensing also improves collaborative safety by enabling faster detection of impacts or unexpected contact events, supporting safer human-robot interaction in shared workspaces.
Product Expansion
Sensitive Arm technology is now standard across Kassow Robots’ entire 7-axis collaborative robot range, including newly introduced high-payload models. According to Dieter Pletscher, Global Sales Manager at Kassow Robots, manufacturers are realizing immediate benefits in applications requiring controlled contact forces, from precision assembly to surface finishing, while maintaining the flexibility inherent to the 7-axis kinematic design.
The expanded product lineup delivers increased payload capacities while preserving the precision and safety characteristics required for sensitive automation tasks.
