Schneider Electric has launched the Lexium Cobot, a collaborative machine featuring next-generation automation and advanced industrial robotics technology designed to work closely alongside humans to perform gentle and diligent movements.
This innovative cobot, developed to improve plant productivity and safety, addresses the issue of labour shortages and aims to minimize downtime in factories, which currently costs up to 20% of productive capacity.
The Lexium cobot’s technological capabilities enable it to engage in various applications that conventional industrial robots cannot handle.
Human safety is a priority for all models of the Lexium cobot, with collision detection, rounded edges, and low weight reducing the risk of injury to vital operations personnel. This eliminates the need for additional safety equipment and saves 30-40% of space compared to traditional industrial robots.
The Lexium cobot can be quickly integrated into industrial plants without significant time and capital expenses. Its low cost of ownership and minimal changes to existing production layouts make it a cost-effective solution.
In addition, the Lexium cobot has one of the smallest footprints in the industry and integrates seamlessly with Schneider Electric’s IoT-enabled architecture and platform, EcoStruxure. This integration reduces design, development, and commissioning time, making machine delivery and startup quick and easy.
Your robot can be developed in collaboration with Schneider Electric, enhancing human-machine collaboration further.
The Lexium Cobot’s high efficiency, achieved through simple programming, quick setup, ease of use, and training, helps industrial companies recover their investment costs faster when modernizing their facilities into smart factories.
Lexium cobots can work in standalone configurations, collaborating with human counterparts to ease heavier, more repetitive, or complex tasks. They offer strong payloads ranging from 3 to 18 kgs and programming flexibility to adapt quickly to production process changes.
Mike Teller, global OEM strategy and sustainability leader at Schneider Electric, highlights the significance of the Lexium cobot, stating, “The release of the Lexium cobot to the market marks a crucial step in next-generation robotic systems. Unlike traditional industrial robotic systems, the Lexium cobot is intentionally designed to work with people, offering a fast return on investment, easy integration without major process rework, and creating more agile, productive, and safe manufacturing environments.”
