ABB's New PoWa Collaborative Robot Series with High Payload and Speed

[Ahmet Ö.]

## ABB's New PoWa Collaborative Robot Series with High Load and Speed

ABB Robotics has introduced its new PoWa cobot family, which combines both the safety of human-robot collaboration and industrial performance. Prepared for global market demands, which are projected to grow by 20% annually, this series offers six different load capacity models ranging from 7 kg to 30 kg. PoWa robots are suitable for applications requiring high efficiency, such as arc welding, palletizing, and high-speed machine tending.

### Industrial Performance and Kinematics

The PoWa series overcomes common obstacles in collaborative robots, such as low speed and limited load capacity. Key technical features include:

• Maximum speed: Among the fastest in its class at 5.8 m/s
• Flexible automation in large work areas thanks to the longest reach in its class
• Handling heavier workpieces with a maximum load capacity of 30 kg
• Precise motion control and sub-millimeter repeatability with the ABB OmniCore control unit

### Artificial Intelligence Integration and Easy Setup

The PoWa series is designed to reduce technical barriers to entering complex automation processes. It is compatible with ABB's automotive data ecosystem and AI-powered software packages:

• Quick commissioning within an hour right out of the box
• Programming without the need for coding thanks to Wizard Easy Programming and RobotStudio®
• Robots' ability to learn and plan independently, in line with ABB's Autonomous and Versatile Robotics (AVR) vision

### Technical Specifications

• Load Capacity: 7 kg - 30 kg
• Maximum Speed: 5.8 m/s
• Reach: Longest in its class
• Control Unit: ABB OmniCore
• Programming: Easy and code-free interface
• Applications: Arc welding, palletizing, high-speed machine tending

### System Flexibility and Application Areas

Thanks to their compact design, PoWa robots can be used even in facilities with space constraints. Industrial connectivity and collaborative safety features enable the automation of high-speed and heavy-load operations. These highly capable robots open the door to flexible production by quickly adapting to different production stages in the digital transformation of manufacturing processes.