The RE2 Sapien 6M is a Industrial Arm developed by RE2 Robotics (United States), launched 2021. Key specifications: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 50 kg, controller RE2 Imitative Controller.
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Overview
The RE2 Sapien 6M robotic arm features six degrees of freedom, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and integrated arm control. Designed for complex outdoor and indoor environments, it is optimized for applications in aviation, construction, defense, energy, and healthcare.
Flagship features
- 6DOF robot arm for versatile manipulation
- Designed for structured and unstructured environments
- Torque sensing at each joint
- Rugged design for harsh conditions
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Pittsburgh office closure notice
Specifications
Category: Industrial Arm- Arm class
- standard industrial
- Axes
- 6
- Payload
- 50 kg
- Controller
- RE2 Imitative Controller
- Programming
- RE2 Detect™, RE2 Intellect™
- Maturity
- commercial
- Industries
- construction, energy
Company profile
- Founded
- 2001
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics2
- Dof
- 6
- Dof Total
- 6
Other10
- Applications
- aviation,construction,defense,energy,medical
- Operating Temp
- extreme temperatures
- Company Country
- US
- Procedure Types
- aviation maintenance,solar field construction,aerial work
- Deployment Count
- 650
- Deployment Notes
- Currently being used in active robotics initiatives in commercial and defense sectors, handling tasks like aviation maintenance and solar field construction.
- Youtube Video Id
- y-JK5YIO_VI
- Software Platform
- RE2 Detect,RE2 Intellect
- Additional Information
- - 6DOF robot arm for versatile manipulation - Designed for structured and unstructured environments - Torque sensing at each joint - Rugged design for harsh conditions
- Deployment Environment
- both
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Company milestones
- Jan 2024MilestonePittsburgh office closure notice
- 2022AcquisitionAcquired by Sarcos
- 2021PartnershipRE2 Robotics and PickNik Robotics Strategic Partnership
- 2021PartnershipJLG Industries Partners with RE2 Robotics
- 2021LaunchRE2 Sapien 6M Robotic Arm Introduced
- 2021AwardRE2 Robotics Receives U.S. DOE Award
- 2001MilestoneCompany founded
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the RE2 Sapien 6M?
- The RE2 Sapien 6M is developed by RE2 Robotics, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the RE2 Sapien 6M?
- The RE2 Sapien 6M is a Industrial Arm made by RE2 Robotics.
- How much does the RE2 Sapien 6M cost?
- Pricing for the RE2 Sapien 6M is not publicly listed — contact RE2 Robotics for a quote.
- When was the RE2 Sapien 6M launched?
- The RE2 Sapien 6M was launched in 2021.
- What are the key specifications of the RE2 Sapien 6M?
- Key specifications of the RE2 Sapien 6M: arm class standard industrial, axes 6, payload 50 kg, controller RE2 Imitative Controller, programming RE2 Detect™, RE2 Intellect™.
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