B&R enhances its Codian robotics lineup with the introduction of the new Codian AR, addressing the market’s need for a completely integrated robotics solution in machine automation. Possessing six degrees of freedom enables the Codian AR mechanics to execute intricate 3D trajectories, manipulate from various angles, and offers the adaptability to repeatedly navigate in and out of the workspace. Application areas span from managing operations and sorting to assembly tasks, benefiting sectors such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, electronics manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods (CPG)
“The new Codian AR and SR families expand our robotics portfolio to deliver unmatched flexibility, precision, and performance, empowering machine builders with compact, integrated solutions for even the most complex automation tasks,” said Sebastian Brandstetter, Product Manager Machine Centric Robotics at B&R Industrial Automation.
With working ranges from 1,400 mm down to 600 mm, the Codian AR is engineered for maximum adaptability. Even in the most confined environments, whether mounted on the wall, ceiling, or floor, it delivers consistent, uncompromising performance. The Codian AR expands the lineup to combine delta, SCARA, and six-axis robot mechanics which empowers manufacturers to choose exactly the right robot for every task.
The Codian AR delivers high dynamic performance thanks to a high-stiffness transmission design that maintains rigidity and precision even under high loads. This ensures stable operation, exact positioning, and fast response times in demanding applications. Precision-engineered gearboxes and bearings further enhance accuracy and durability. An advanced trajectory algorithm optimizes motion paths in real time. By combining model-based control with state-of-the-art optimization methods, the system enables smooth, efficient, and reliable movements, even in complex or fast-changing operating conditions. This guarantees consistently high throughput and accuracy across the entire Codian AR portfolio.
Codian robots are an integral part of B&R’s Machine-Centric Robotics (MCR) solution and designed to work seamlessly with B&R controls and software. This tight integration makes robotics hardware and software work hand in hand with significantly less engineering effort, clearly differentiating the B&R Codian mechanics from conventional robot solutions.
MCR unifies robotics and machine control within a single architecture from the same supplier. Machine builders therefore need only one controller and one engineering platform for development, diagnostics and maintenance. Using the same ecosystem for both the robot and the machine control systems helps to streamline and simplify processes, reduces components, and increases overall efficiency. It also lowers the barrier for companies adopting robotic technologies for the first time. The integration of Codian robots is “plug-and-play”, meaning no additional controller or complex programming is required. This significantly simplifies engineering and accelerates commissioning.