This startup develops automatic robotic tools that facilitate seamless tool changes for collaborative robots, enhancing their adaptability for various tasks. By providing an affordable solution, the company increases production efficiency and profitability for clients in manufacturing environments.
Funding
$460K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Collaborative robots (cobots) are often limited by the need for manual tool changes, which reduces their flexibility and increases downtime in manufacturing environments. This limitation hinders the ability of cobots to perform a diverse range of tasks efficiently.
Solution
TripleA Robotics offers the WINGMAN, a patented automatic tool changer system for cobots that enables rapid and seamless transitions between different end-of-arm tools. The WINGMAN system is designed for plug-and-play integration, allowing users to quickly deploy various tools on their cobots. Its compact and lightweight design, coupled with a redundant mechanical locking mechanism, ensures cobot safety and compliance with ISO/TS 15066 standards. The system's adaptable pass-through modules facilitate easy connectivity between the cobot and the robot tool, supporting electrical and pneumatic functionalities. With the WINGMAN, cobots can autonomously switch between welding, palletizing, machine tending, and other applications, maximizing their utility and throughput.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturing companies, system integrators, and end-users seeking to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of their collaborative robots in diverse applications such as welding, palletizing, and machine tending.
Features
- Patented WINGMAN tool changer system for automatic and manual tool changes
- Standard ISO flange for broad compatibility with various cobots and tools
- Plug-and-play installation, with automatic tool change setup in approximately one minute
- ISO/TS 15066 compliance with a redundant mechanical locking mechanism for enhanced safety
- High-grade aluminum construction with a repeatability of ±0.03 mm
- Compact design: 30 mm combined height and 260 g combined weight
- Rated payload of 33 kg
- Optional URcap software for Universal Robots (Polyscope 5) for simplified setup
- Electrical modules with M8/8pin, M12/5pin, M12/8pin, and M12/12pin connector options
- Pneumatic modules for high-flow vacuum or compressed air with 6 mm hose connections
- Built-in pneumatic pass-through for vacuum or compressed air with 4 mm hose connections