Industrial robots are computer-controlled, freely programmable machines that can be fitted with various grippers, tools and other attachments. On production lines, they can also carry out complex work operations without human intervention. They are programmed by manual guidance once, after which they repeat the sequence automatically. Robots are available that can handle useful weights of over 2 t, for example the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 with a payload of 2,300 kg[2] or the KUKA KR 1000 titan, whose foundry variant carries 1,000 kg[1], and can therefore also be used in foundries.
References
- KUKA AG: KR 1000 titan, technical data by variant. Product page, accessed 27 August 2026.
- FANUC Europe Corporation: M-2000iA/2300, 2.3t Heavy Payload Robot. Product page, accessed 27 August 2026.