Unimate

Overview

The Unimate was the first industrial robot ever built. It was a hydraulic manipulator arm that could perform repetitive tasks. It was used by car makers to automate metalworking and welding processes.

Key facts

Payload

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Reach

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Speed

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Weight

1,575 kg

IP rating

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Battery

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Power

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Autonomy

fully autonomous

Launch year

1961

Price

$200,000

Status

active