What can the igus Room Gantry RG-0004 be used for?

The RG-0004 handles pick and place, packaging, lab automation, and light assembly tasks across production floors, research labs, and small to medium enterprises. Its 2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm workspace makes it ideal for large-area repetitive operations.

How many degrees of freedom does the RG-0004 have?

The igus Room Gantry RG-0004 has 3 degrees of freedom across three Cartesian axes, enabling linear motion in X, Y, and Z directions without rotation.

What is the payload capacity of the igus Room Gantry RG-0004?

The RG-0004 lifts up to 10 kg with 0.5 mm repeatability across all three axes.

What control systems work with the RG-0004?

The RG-0004 is compatible with igus Robot Control and Dryve D1 motor controllers, supporting Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, digital I/Os, and LabVIEW for integration into existing automation systems.

How fast does the RG-0004 move and how heavy is it?

The RG-0004 reaches 0.5 m/s maximum speed and weighs just 35.2 kg, enabling rapid floor or bench deployment.

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igus Room Gantry RG-0004 Cartesian Robot, 3 DOF, 2000x2000x1000mm

Name: igus Room Gantry RG-0004 Cartesian Robot, 3 DOF, 2000x2000x1000mm
Brand: igus
SKU: 3161
Price: 19400 USD
Availability: InStock

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$19,400.00

igus Room Gantry RG-0004: 3-axis Cartesian robot with 2000x2000x1000mm work envelope, 10kg payload, 0.5m/s speed, and 0.5mm repeatability. Supports Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, and LabVIEW for pick and place, packaging, and light assembly automation.

Overview:

igus Room Gantry RG-0004 Cartesian robot is a 3 axis gantry robot designed for automation tasks in industrial production, research, and manufacturing environments.

Key Features:

Working envelope: 2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm
Degrees of freedom: 3 (Cartesian axes)
Payload capacity: Up to 10 kg
Repeatability: 0.5 mm
Weight: 35.2 kg
Maximum speed: 0.5 m/s

Control and Integration:

igus Room Gantry RG-0004 supports igus Robot Control and Dryve D1 motor controllers. Compatible protocols include Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, digital I/O, and LabVIEW, streamlining integration into automation systems. The 3D programming interface enables motion setup, visualization, and seamless deployment.

Applications:

Pick-and-place operations
Packaging line automation
Laboratory sample handling
Light assembly tasks

Selection Criteria:

Choose the RG-0004 for large workspace requirements (2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm) and moderate accuracy needs.
Best suited for users needing scalable gantry robot solutions with reduced maintenance.
Flexible for integration with multiple control architectures and industrial automation protocols.

Comparison Context:

Compared to smaller gantry robots or articulated arms, igus Room Gantry RG-0004 offers a larger working area and simplified linear motion ideal for repetitive tasks. It is preferable where floor-mounted 3 axis gantry robots outperform traditional 6 axis robots in speed and footprint efficiency for large-scale operations.

Headline Specifications Inline:

3 DOF, 10 kg payload, 0.5 mm repeatability
35.2 kg total system weight
2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm reach

Weight35.2 kg

Weight35.2kg

Max Payload10 kg

Repeatability: 0.5 mm
Max Speed: 0.5
Working Space Diameter: 2000x2000x1000 mm
DOF: 3
Payload: 10kg
Reach: 2000x2000x1000mm
Speed: 0.5m/s
Control: Igus Robot Control
Digital I/O
Dryve D1 motor controllers
Modbus TCP/IP
CANopen
ROS
LabVIEW
Model: RG-0004

Control via igus Robot Control or Dryve D1, supports Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, digital I/Os, LabVIEW
3D interface streamlines programming, visualization, and integration into existing automation systems
Handles pick and place, packaging, lab automation, and light assembly tasks
Scales across production floors, research labs, and SMEs with low maintenance
Covers 2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm workspace, ideal for large-area repetitive operations
Lifts up to 10 kg with 0.5 mm repeatability across 3 Cartesian axes
Reaches 0.5 m/s speed, weighs just 35.2 kg for rapid floor or bench deployment
3D programming interface enables motion setup, path visualization, and integration into existing automation architectures.

: The RG-0004 handles pick and place, packaging, lab automation, and light assembly tasks across production floors, research labs, and small to medium enterprises. Its 2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm workspace makes it ideal for large-area repetitive operations.
: The igus Room Gantry RG-0004 has 3 degrees of freedom across three Cartesian axes, enabling linear motion in X, Y, and Z directions without rotation.
: The RG-0004 lifts up to 10 kg with 0.5 mm repeatability across all three axes.
: The RG-0004 is compatible with igus Robot Control and Dryve D1 motor controllers, supporting Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, ROS, digital I/Os, and LabVIEW for integration into existing automation systems.
: The RG-0004 reaches 0.5 m/s maximum speed and weighs just 35.2 kg, enabling rapid floor or bench deployment.

Gantry robot versus articulated arm or smaller linear system:

The RG-0004 is a 3-axis Cartesian gantry designed for large-area, repetitive automation where a fixed overhead or floor-mounted structure outperforms a compact articulated arm. Choose this when you need a spacious work envelope and straightforward linear motion over complex multi-axis reach.

For pick-and-place across a 2000 x 2000 x 1000 mm floor or benchtop layout, the gantry footprint and 0.5 m/s speed handle high-throughput lines with minimal setup complexity.
At 10 kg payload with 0.5 mm repeatability, light assembly and packaging tasks maintain accuracy without the maintenance burden of articulated joints.
Weighing 35.2 kg and supporting Modbus TCP/IP, CANopen, and ROS, rapid deployment into existing labs or SME cells requires only standard industrial protocols and no custom integration.
Laboratory sample handling and packaging automation benefit from the large horizontal reach and predictable linear motion versus space-constrained or higher-cost robotic arms.

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igus Room Gantry RG-0004 Cartesian Robot, 3 DOF, 2000x2000x1000mm

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Key Features:

Control and Integration:

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Comparison Context:

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Gantry robot versus articulated arm or smaller linear system:

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igus Room Gantry RG-0004 Cartesian Robot, 3 DOF, 2000x2000x1000mm

Overview:

Key Features:

Control and Integration:

Applications:

Selection Criteria:

Comparison Context:

Headline Specifications Inline:

Key Specifications

Features

Frequently asked questions

How this compares

Gantry robot versus articulated arm or smaller linear system:

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