duAro1
The duAro1 is a dual-arm SCARA collaborative robot manufactured by Kawasaki Robotics and released in June 2015. It features two 4-axis arms with 2 kg payload each and 760 mm reach per arm, designed for safe human-robot collaboration in assembly and light industrial applications.
Overview and Use Cases
The duAro1 is a floor-mounted dual-arm collaborative robot (cobot) developed by Kawasaki Robotics for deployment in manufacturing environments requiring human-robot teamwork. The system targets small to medium-sized enterprises and larger manufacturers seeking flexible automation for repetitive or precision tasks. Primary use cases include assembly operations, material handling, machine tending, sealing and dispensing work, and material removal tasks.
Key Capabilities
- Dual independent 4-axis SCARA arms, each with separate control
- Per-arm payload capacity of 2 kg; combined payload of 4 kg
- Per-arm reach of 760 mm, with optional 100 mm adapter extension available
- Wireless Android tablet-based control interface
- Collaborative operation designed for safe proximity to human workers
- Compact footprint suitable for space-constrained production lines
Specifications
Mechanical Configuration
- Total degrees of freedom: 8 (4 per arm)
- Arm 1, Joint 1 (JT1) range: –170° to +170°
- Arm 2, Joint 1 (JT1) range: –140° to +500°
- Reach per arm: 760 mm (base configuration); extendable to 860 mm with optional adapter
- Payload per arm: 2 kg
- Total payload: 4 kg
Control and Interface
- Wireless Android tablet control system
- Floor-mounted installation
Applications
The duAro1 addresses applications commonly found in light assembly and machine-tending environments:
- Precision assembly tasks requiring dual-arm coordination
- Material handling and placement operations
- Machine tending and part loading/unloading
- Sealing and adhesive dispensing
- Grinding, deburring, and other material removal processes
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Robotics manufactures the duAro1. The company has industrial robot arm manufacturing experience dating to 1969. The duAro1 was positioned as an accessible collaborative robot platform offering a small operational footprint and competitive pricing for organizations across various sizes.
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