GEBE2 Europe Technologies group, already known for its solutions of robotic sanding and acoustic drilling of composite panels, now completes its range of sanding systems with a collaborative sanding robot based on the cobot SYB 3 from the French manufacturer ISYBOT.

This new robot provides a solution in case of low production rate and large variety of parts. It is also a response to musculoskeletal disorders increasingly observed in production workshops.

This unique robot design is easy to program in 4 operating modes:

- Assistance: The operator control the toolpath, the robot applies the desired force.

- Playback: The operator performs a first toolpath, the robot repeats the trajectory by applying the force and the desired forward speed. The operator can take control of the robot at any time.

- Parallelisation: The operator teaches 4 points on a flat or curved surface, the robot sands automatically this area.

- Remote operation (optional): The robot works in hostile environments controlled via a joystick by an operator who remains in a safe environment.

For each operation mode the operator can choose the forward speed of the robot, the applied force, and the rotation speed of the sander via the user-friendly interface.

The sanding robot can be mounted on a mobile platform, which allows to move around a large workpiece or to use it in several workshops.

The standard sanding effector from GEBE2 is installed on the cobot and provides the same performances as the fully automated cells.