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igus RG-0003 three-axis Cartesian gantry robot with 800x800x500mm work envelope, 5kg payload, 0.5mm repeatability, and up to 20 picks per minute. Ideal for pick and place, bin picking, light assembly, and laboratory automation with low-maintenance drylin bearings and multi-protocol control.
The igus RG-0003 Cartesian Gantry Robot is a 3-axis cartesian robot engineered for automated pick and place, packaging, and light assembly tasks in industrial, laboratory, and research environments.
The igus gantry robot leverages the drylin polymer bearing platform for reduced maintenance, offering a compact gantry under 6 kg payload capacity. It supports speeds up to 0.5 m/s and enables precise multi-point placement with up to 20 cycles per minute. Designed for overhead access over work areas, the RG-0003 cartesian robot configuration is ideal for bin picking, linear transport, and tasks requiring exact movement in limited spaces.
The RG-0003 can be paired with a range of end effectors and is compatible with vision systems for advanced bin picking tasks. For users seeking a pick and place robot under 6 kg, its footprint and load capabilities rival alternative compact cartesian robots but stand out with simplified maintenance requirements due to its lubrication-free linear guide design.
Control is provided through igus Robot Control or dryve D1 motor controllers, supporting Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, digital I/O, and LabVIEW. Motion programming and offline simulation use the included 3D programming environment for streamlined integration with automation architectures. For seamless system expansion, igus controllers interoperate with other industrial robotics platforms found in the controllers collection.
The igus DLE-RG-0003-01 is validated to ISO industrial standards and technical guidelines for small-scale automation and robotics research. Maintenance intervals are extended due to the drylin self-lubricating bearings, minimizing downtime and upkeep. igus provides comprehensive support via online resources, technical documentation, and direct consultation to ensure successful deployment in demanding automation environments.
What is a 3-axis gantry robot? A 3-axis gantry robot, also called a cartesian robot, is a system that automates part handling by moving linearly along X, Y, and Z axes. When should I use a gantry versus a collaborative robot? Cartesian gantry robots are recommended when tasks require high-precision movement within a defined rectangular workspace, simple programming, minimal maintenance, or overhead access.
The RG-0003 is a 3-axis cartesian gantry robot designed for tasks where linear precision and low maintenance matter more than reach or flexibility. It competes with collaborative robots and articulated arms in compact pick and place roles, but excels in overhead mounting and defined rectangular workspaces.