Hirebotics launches no-code, explosion-proof Cobot Painter for painting and powder coating

Hirebotics LLC today launched its Cobot Painter, an explosion-proof system built using its no-code Beacon platform and the FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware. The company said it offers metal fabricators and manufacturers a high-mix, low-volume alternative to manual spraying and complex automated lines.

The Cobot Painter eliminates the need for dedicated paint cells and complex programming,” stated Matt Bush, co-founder and CEO of Hirebotics. “By combining FANUC’s world-class, explosion-proof hardware with our intuitive, no-code Beacon platform, we’ve created an affordable, flexible finishing solution. Shops can now bring their coating in-house, deploy automation in days inside their existing booths, and deliver the flawless finishes their customers expect,” he asserted. “And they can do it all without a single robotics specialist on staff.” Founded in 2015, Hirebotics designs and builds force- and power-limited robots for the metal fabrication industry. Its Cobot Welder, Cobot Cutter, and Cobot Painter all use its proprietary Beacon platform. These systems enable welders and fabricators to automate with no programming required, said the Nashville, Tenn.-based company.

Cobot Painter offers fabricators more control over operations. In the past, fabrication shops and other manufacturers had to outsource coating work. Traditional automation lines were just too costly and complex. This resulted in a loss of control over lead times, quality, and profit margins. Conventional paint systems often require dedicated cells and major exhaust or conveyor infrastructure overhauls. Hirebotics claimed that the portable, lightweight Cobot Painter works inside an existing manual spray environment. This means users can deploy the solution and get it working within days rather than months. The company said it designed the Cobot Painter to be fully accessible to operators.

Source: The Robot Report