Mitsubishi Electric releases pre-engineered ARIA robotic workcell [Video]

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. has announced the latest addition to its pre-engineered workcell product lineup, joining its LoadMate Plus. The company said its Automated Robotics Industrial Assistant, or ARIA, is designed to be a cost-effective system to address urgent challenges across industries. 

“ARIA fulfills an immediate need for flexible and cost-effective automation that addresses common industry problems such as labor shortages, productivity challenges, and the need to maintain quality standards,” stated David Simak, product manager (service) at Mitsubishi Electric. “ARIA is fully configurable and mobile, making it an ideal solution to tackle multiple applications within a given facility.” 

ARIA comes in two models

With a payload capacity of up to 13 kg (28.6 lb.) and a reach of 1,503 mm (59.1 in.), Mitsubishi Electric said ARIA is suitable for use as a standalone cell or implemented into a larger system. The company offers two base options for the system — standard and machine tool bases.

Mitsubishi designed ARIA’s Standard Base option for …