ZX130S
The Kawasaki ZX130S is a large-payload industrial robot arm from Kawasaki Robotics' Z series, designed for heavy-duty manufacturing tasks including spot welding, material handling, assembly, and hot billet transfer. It operates as a programmed autonomous manipulator that executes pre-defined tasks without human intervention during operation.
Overview and Use Cases
The ZX130S is an industrial robot arm manufactured by Kawasaki Robotics, part of the Z series family of large-payload manipulators. The robot is designed for deployment in heavy-duty manufacturing environments where autonomous, repetitive task execution is required.
Primary applications include:
- Spot welding
- Material handling
- Assembly operations
- Hot billet transfer to forging presses
Key Capabilities
- Payload Capacity: 130 kg
- Motion Range: Wide motion range enabling reach across large work envelopes
- Operation Mode: Programmed autonomous execution of pre-defined tasks without human intervention during operation
- Task Execution: Repetitive industrial processes with consistent performance
Applications
The ZX130S is suited for manufacturing sectors requiring heavy-load manipulation and high-duty-cycle operations, particularly in automotive and heavy fabrication industries where welding, material transfer, and assembly tasks demand reliable robotic execution.
Manufacturer
Kawasaki Robotics, headquartered in Wixom, Michigan, has manufactured industrial robots since 1969. The company is actively expanding its capabilities in Physical AI through partnerships with technology leaders including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Analog Devices.
Pricing and System Integration
Robot unit pricing for comparable Kawasaki industrial robots ranges from approximately $50,000 to $80,000. Complete system costs, including peripherals and integration components, typically range from $150,000 to $180,000.
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