Helpful Article ◆ Automation at Low Cost! Background and Benefits of Introducing Collaborative Robots

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DOBOT Magician

last updated：Jan 09, 2025

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In response to the current attention on desktop-type robotic arms that can be installed on desks, this article explains the background, the benefits of implementation, and the process from consideration to installation.

As the global labor force is projected to decline, the sales and adoption of industrial robots are expected to continue to increase in the future. In particular, in the manufacturing sector, the introduction of robots is helping to alleviate labor shortages through automation and labor-saving measures, leading to a trend of reallocating personnel to more optimal departments. This article discusses the current attention on compact robotic arms that can be installed on desktops, explaining the background of their expanding use, the benefits of their adoption, and the process from consideration to implementation. For more details, please visit the URL below. ■ Achieving automation at an affordable price: The background and benefits of the expanding adoption of collaborative robots 【Table of Contents】 - The background of the increasing adoption of collaborative robots - Why are compact robotic arms in demand now? - What are the benefits of introducing tabletop robotic arms?

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■ Desktop Robot Arm "DOBOT Magician" Main Unit: Weight 3.4kg 4-axis arm Position repeatability: 0.2mm Tool Head (included as standard) - Suction cup kit - Pneumatic gripper (can lift objects up to approximately 500g) - Writing & drawing kit (includes a dedicated pen) - 3D printing kit * Dedicated software (DobotStudio): Free to use Functions - Gripping - Teach & Playback (records multiple XYZ coordinates to form a sequence. Can reproduce movements.) Features - Graphical programming (programming by simply arranging blocks) - Expandable I/O (can expand functionality by connecting external devices such as sensors using 13 expansion ports) - Connect a webcam for image recognition/processing and robot arm control Optional Products - Conveyor Belt Includes photoelectric switches, color sensors, and wooden blocks, allowing for learning and experiments that replicate a production line - Slider Rail Kit Uses slider rails over 1m long to enable lateral movement during operations

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DOBOT Magician Educational Version: 226,000 yen excluding tax DOBOT Magician Standard Version: 180,000 yen excluding tax

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- Examination and demonstration aimed at streamlining and automating production lines in the manufacturing industry Movement of parts (workpieces) Sorting of parts using image recognition and processing - Control learning of robotic arms - Utilization in production management and product development departments * In the explanatory article, we introduce typical implementation patterns. Recommended for first-timers! Agenda for the robotic arm introduction consultation meeting is now available. https://learninglab.afrel.co.jp/1145/

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Model number	overview
AFD-ED21: DOBOT Magician Educational Version	The Standard Version comes with peripheral parts such as a Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi module, and joystick control kit.
AFD-ST38: DOBOT Magician Standard Version	The robot arm itself comes with a suction cup kit, gripper, writing and drawing kit, and a 3D printing kit.
AFD-CV8: Conveyor Belt	A set including the main body, photoelectric switch, color sensor, and wooden blocks.
AFD-SLRK: Slider Rail Kit	A set including a slider rail body with a length of over 1m, wire set, and tool kit.