Pal is a cutting-edge robotic arm designed to overcome the limitations of traditional articulated and SCARA robots. Featuring a cylindrical design that maximizes vertical movement, Pal leverages its full cylindrical workspace to deliver an extensive range of motion. It is specifically optimized for tasks requiring a wide operational range in tight spaces, spanning from low to high positions. Exclusively developed by Mintrobot, Pal is a versatile and powerful tool adaptable to various industries, from manufacturing to the service sector.

* All designs, colors, features, and specifications shown here are for general customer understanding and may differ from the actual product.

Structure

Pal is the first cylindrical robot developed in Korea, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional cylindrical robots, which are typically restricted to front-facing tasks. Pal’s innovative structure allows for 360-degree operation, fully utilizing the cylindrical workspace. This design enables a significantly broader range of motion compared to conventional robots, maximizing efficiency and versatility.

Unique Square Design

Pal breaks the stereotype that robots must resemble humans, introducing the world’s first rectangular design for a robot. Departing from traditional curves or cylindrical shapes, Mintrobot has established a unique identity with its rectangular and streamlined design. This innovative and futuristic aesthetic is inspired by the robots featured in the movie Interstellar, reflecting a bold and original vision for robotic design.

Materials and Colors

Pal is crafted from durable Duralumin, combining high strength and lightweight properties. CNC machining maximizes precision while minimizing errors, and anodizing enhances corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and insulation. The sandblasted green and black finish underscores Mintrobot's commitment to aesthetic excellence—an uncommon feature in industrial settings.

* Anodizing is an electrochemical process that forms a protective oxide layer on aluminum.
This enhances the material's strength, making it more resistant to dents and scratches.
It also provides excellent corrosion resistance and a luxurious silvery sheen, offering both durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Performance

Payload

Pal can move loads of up to 3kg with consistent performance across its entire operating range.

Reach

Pal utilizes the full cylindrical workspace, covering a 600mm radius and heights ranging from 300mm to 1200mm. Unlike traditional articulated robots, which operate within a spherical range, Pal’s cylindrical design enables it to work in broader spaces.

Speed

Pal's rotational axes achieve speeds of up to 540°/second, with the vertical axis reaching an impressive 1,500mm/second. This speed is approximately three times faster than conventional collaborative robots, addressing productivity issues that collaborative robots have previously been unable to resolve.

Reach

Pal utilizes the full cylindrical workspace, covering a 600mm radius and heights ranging from 300mm to 1200mm. Unlike traditional articulated robots, which operate within a spherical range, Pal’s cylindrical design enables it to work in broader spaces.

Safety

Certicifaction

Pal has been awarded domestic KCS safety certification and European CE certification, ensuring a higher standard of safety for users.

* The Pal has obtained European safety certification CE (ISO 12100:2010, ISO 13849-1:2015, EN 60204-1:2018, ISO 10218-1:2011) and has filed a voluntary safety confirmation report according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act. It also meets the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive.

Collision Detection Algorithm

Pal features an advanced collision detection algorithm, comparable to those found in conventional collaborative robots. If the robot malfunctions or is improperly programmed and collides with an object, it detects the collision and immediately stops. This feature prevents damage to the robot and other equipment while ensuring human safety.

Usability

All-In-One Design

Pal does not require a separate control box, unlike other industrial or collaborative robots. All control components are integrated into the robot body, and the robot only needs to be powered via the provided adapter. This simplifies the configuration of the entire device, including the robotic arm, keeping it straightforward and efficient.

Scalability

Pal incorporates Mintrobot’s Software-Defined Robotics technology and seamlessly integrates with other systems using Mintrobot’s TERMINAL middleware. Through network technology, the robot can be monitored and controlled in any software environment. It enables easy integration with various ICT technologies, including artificial intelligence, IoT, and smart factories, facilitating expansion into diverse systems. Additionally, TERMINAL’s web-based control interface simplifies the development of cloud-based monitoring systems.

Direct Teaching

Like conventional collaborative robots, Pal utilizes a compliance control algorithm to enable direct teaching. Users can easily move the robot by hand to the desired position, allowing for quick and intuitive programming of robot actions.

Applications

Pal can be utilized across various manufacturing and service industries. It excels particularly in laboratory automation, where diverse tasks are performed on multiple vertical planes, and in applications requiring extensive operational ranges in confined spaces, such as crop harvesting and librarian automation.

Applications include laboratory automation, assembly processes, agricultural operations, food tech solutions, librarian automation, logistics management, and other manufacturing and service sectors.

Specs

Robot Arm

Control Box

* Specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information, please contact us.