In context
In late 2024, the packaging industry was increasingly turning to collaborative robots to address labor shortages and improve line efficiency. Pack Expo, the premier packaging event, served as a key venue for robotics suppliers to unveil solutions tailored to these challenges.
What was reported
Doosan Robotics announced it would showcase its collaborative robot lineup at Pack Expo 2024, held November 3-6 in Chicago. The company highlighted its progress in high-payload cobots, introducing the P3020, described as the world's most powerful cobot for palletizing.
The P3020 features a 66 lbs payload, a 6-foot reach—the longest among cobots—and is Doosan's first 5-axis structure cobot designed specifically for palletizing automation. It can palletize from floor to 6 feet high, stacking up to 10 layers of boxes approximately 8 inches tall, using a simple fixed base without a lift. Orders for the P3020 are now being accepted.
Doosan also noted its cobots enable mobile applications on production lines, allowing companies to reallocate resources efficiently. The cobots are designed for easy implementation and boast the highest functional safety level: Performance Level e, Category 4.
“The P3020 features a 66 lbs payload, the longest reach of any cobots at 6-feet and is the company’s first 5-axis structure cobot built specifically for assisting in palletizing automation.”
Why it mattered
The introduction of high-payload, long-reach cobots like the P3020 signaled a shift in collaborative robotics toward heavier-duty tasks traditionally reserved for industrial robots. This expansion broadens the potential for cobots in packaging and logistics, offering manufacturers a flexible automation option that can handle substantial loads while maintaining safety and ease of deployment.
Source: Robotics & Automation News (roboticsandautomationnews.com) · Published 2024-10-31 · “Doosan Robotics to showcase ‘revolutionary high payload cobots’ at Pack Expo”