Rizon 4s
The Flexiv Rizon 4s is a 7-axis collaborative robotic arm with a 4 kg payload and 919 mm reach, manufactured by Flexiv. It features integrated force/torque sensing and force-controlled adaptive capabilities designed for assembly, dispensing, material handling, and inspection tasks in industrial environments.
Overview and Use Cases
The Rizon 4s is a 7-axis robotic arm produced by Flexiv, a robotics manufacturer with headquarters in Santa Clara, California and offices in China. The arm is designed for industrial automation tasks including assembly, dispensing, material handling, and surface inspection. Its force-controlled architecture enables operation in unstructured and variable environments where traditional position-only control may be insufficient.
Key Capabilities
- Force Control: Integrated 6-axis force/torque sensing with 0.05 N resolution
- Adaptive Automation: AI-driven force control and hand-eye coordination capabilities
- Precision Assembly: 10-micron assembly accuracy and ±0.05 mm repeatability
- Environmental Protection: IP65 rated enclosure
- Autonomous Task Execution: Documented real-world deployments including automated sanding applications
Specifications
- Degrees of Freedom: 7 axes
- Payload Capacity: 4 kg
- Reach: 919 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
- Weight: 21 kg
- Force Sensing Resolution: 0.05 N
- Assembly Accuracy: 10 microns
- Enclosure Rating: IP65
Applications
The Rizon 4s is deployed in manufacturing contexts requiring both positional accuracy and force feedback. Documented applications include automated surface finishing and sanding operations. The integrated force/torque sensor distinguishes the Rizon 4s from the base Rizon 4 model, enabling force-sensitive tasks such as compliant assembly, precision material handling, and adaptive surface contact work.
Manufacturer
The Rizon 4s is manufactured by Flexiv, headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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