Schunk | Co-act

The NEW SCHUNK Technology Carrier for Collaborative Gripping

With the NEW SCHUNK technology carrier Co-act gripper JL1, SCHUNK is setting the stage for the first intelligent HRC gripper that directly interacts with humans. Adjustments to the gripping processes can be made in real time using diverse sensor systems. In essence, various “senses” are used to record, evaluate and communicate situational, environmental and operational conditions.

In the future, SCHUNK Co-act grippers will be able to transmit all relevant data about processes and surroundings to the control and production systems. The focus will be on the intelligent flow of materials, process optimization and continuous documentation. The system perfectly enhances the intuitive interaction between the gripper and the operator.

• Force Limitation
  Gripping force limitation is activated in dangerous situations. Otherwise, the gripper can be operated with any force possible

• Collision Protection
  The HRC-compatible design eliminates all possible risk of injury as a result of human contact

• Safe Drive
  Grippers must prevent injuries to humans even with high gripping forces. Gripped parts are held reliably if a process is interrupted.

• Environmental Sensor Systems
  The use of different sensors for detecting humans and the environment while simultaneously sensing the workpiece and differentiating it from human hands.

• Software
  Gripper software that evaluates and processes the signals of the environmental sensors. This intelligent software empowers the gripper with artificial intelligence.