Obsidian™
Built by Path Robotics · United States· Launched 2017
#124 of 241 ranked Industrial Arm robots (1,062 listed)
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Overview
Path welding cells combine advanced vision with Obsidian, our foundational welding AI trained on millions of inches of real welds, to adapt in real time to variation and deliver consistent, high first pass yield on complex parts.
Flagship features
- 7-axis joints provide flexibility where 6-axis cobots cannot
- Fast online support available from US factory
- Intuitive job teaching via control handle without programming experience
- Compatible with various grippers and tailored packages for machine tending
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- Welding
- IP30
- No code gui,drag and drop
- IP30, IP41
- Manufacturing
- 16 kg
- 1000 mm
- 58 kg
Carries more than 50% of 855 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Reaches further than 34% of 732 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Heavier than 41% of 360 Industrial Arm robots with this spec
Company profile
- Recorded funding
- US$256M· 3 rounds
- Founded
- around 2018
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Industries
- metal fabrication
- Applications
- machine tending,packaging,deburring,welding,gluing
- Primary Applications
- spot welding
Movement & precision1
- 7
Sensing & perception5
- 3d
- Lidar Count
- 4
- 2 cameras,4 lasers
- Yes
- No
Controls & integration7
- Setup Time Hours
- 1
- Compatible Vision
- OB Vision
- Software Platform
- Zero programming tablet
- Training Required
- none
- Fieldbus Protocols
- Ethernet IP,TCP/IP,Modbus
- Compatible Grippers
- Robotiq,OnRobot,Piab,Schmalz,PhD,Schunk
- ethernet
Buying & support4
- 40-80K
- Model Variants
- OB7 Stretch,OB7 Max 16,OB7 Max 12,OB7 Max 8
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Other details4
- Cameras And Lasers
- 2 cameras + 4 lasers deliver 360° awareness around the torch
- Point Cloud Generation
- Sub-millimeter point cloud generation
- Neural Network Filtering
- Neural network-driven filtering rejects false reflections in real time
- Sensor Stack Description
- Metrology-grade optics built to survive welding environments allow Path's proprietary sensor stack to capture rich data before, during, and after welding.
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Apr 2026LaunchRove mobile welding system launched
- Apr 2026MilestoneRove public launch at Sea-Air-Space 2026
- 2025LaunchObsidian foundational AI model announced
- May 2021LaunchNew website launched
- May 2021FundingSeries B financing
- 2014MilestoneCompany founded
Path Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
- Aug 6Path Robotics lands up to $600 million share of massive $900 million U.S. Navy shipbuilding deal
- Aug 6GrayMatter and Path will bring robotic welding to ship manufacturing
- Apr 24Path Robotics unveils mobile welding system to automate heavy industry
Path Robotics in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Obsidian™?
- The Obsidian™ is developed by Path Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Obsidian™?
- The Obsidian™ is a Industrial Arm made by Path Robotics.
- How much does the Obsidian™ cost?
- Pricing for the Obsidian™ is not publicly listed. Contact Path Robotics for a quote.
- When was the Obsidian™ launched?
- The Obsidian™ was launched in 2017.
- What are the key specifications of the Obsidian™?
- Key specifications of the Obsidian™: arm class welding, payload 16 kg, reach 1000 mm, weight 58 kg, weather rating IP30.
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