First UK order for YuMi

Sony UK Technology will use ABB’s dual arm robot solution to pick and place circuit board parts. Primarily used in research and development, YuMi will help Sony UK Technology to better understand the benefits of collaborative robotics in its high volume circuit board application.

YuMi’s safe design, 2-finger grippers, accurate vision and sensitive force control lends itself well to the proposed application and presents Sony UK TEC with the opportunity to readily adapt YuMi’s programming to match any changes in its assembly process. Flexible software allows staff to use lead-through programming to effectively teach the robot how to handle each part, reducing set-up time and allowing team members to play a significant role in the robot’s operation.