In today’s industrial landscape, the demand for safer, more versatile, and easily integrable solutions has driven the rise of collaborative robotics. Collaborative robots, or cobots, allow humans and machines to work side by side without the need for complex physical barriers, opening up new possibilities across production lines, laboratories, small businesses, and highly customized environments.
One model that’s making a real impact in this field is the Yaskawa HC20XP—the first cobot certified with IP67 protection, designed specifically for demanding environments. Combining strength, safety, and flexibility, it’s an ideal solution for companies looking to embrace automation without losing the human touch in their production processes.
What sets the HC20XP apart is its impressive set of features: It offers a payload capacity of 20 kg, making it one of the most powerful cobots in its class. With a reach of 1,700 mm, it’s perfectly suited for larger work cells. Its IP67 rating ensures resistance to dust and water, making it ideal for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and automotive. Programming is intuitive thanks to hand-guiding, allowing operators to teach movements simply by guiding the robot manually. And with full compliance to international safety standards (ISO/TS 15066), it guarantees reliable collaborative operation.
Thanks to these capabilities, the HC20XP not only handles tasks like assembly, packaging, and material handling, but also expands the scope of collaborative applications in environments where durability and hygiene are essential.
A success story comes from an electronics component plant in Germany, where the HC20XP was deployed for assembly and testing operations, working side by side with skilled technicians. The results were clear: a 30% increase in productivity, fewer errors in manual assembly, and a safer work environment by reducing repetitive tasks and uncomfortable postures for operators.
This kind of integration shows that cobots don’t replace workers—they support them, allowing teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
At URT, we believe the future of automation lies in human-robot collaboration. Models like the Yaskawa HC20XP prove that it’s possible to implement robots that not only boost efficiency but also adapt to diverse environments, with minimal learning curves and fast return on investment.
Investing in a cobot like the HC20XP means stepping into a more flexible production model, reducing labor costs tied to repetitive tasks, and enhancing industrial safety.
Interested in learning more or exploring robotic solutions tailored to your needs? Don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help you find the safest and most efficient path forward.