The HDI
This is Haddington Dynamics' latest and greatest 7+ axis robotic arm.
The HDI sports a set of industrial features while being a fraction of the cost of other robots, making automation accessible in a whole new frontier of applications. This is all thanks to an exciting leap forward in encoder technology, developed by Haddington Dynamics. The FPGA supercomputer onboard the robot gets 0.8-1.6 million points of precision (CPR) directly on each of the robot’s joints, allowing extremely imprecise parts to produce extremely precise movement.
This same encoder technology grants two disruptive features: motors no longer need to be placed inside of joints and their resolution is high enough to measure deflections in otherwise ridged components, allowing them to double as precise torque sensors. This drastically reduces the power and structural rigidity required of traditional industrial robots as the heavy motors and gear boxes are no longer being lifted but now act as a counterweight. The HDI can be mounted on desktops and plugged into standard wall outlets, giving easy integration into vast variety of environments.
Comparison of Universal Robot's UR3e and Haddington Dynamics HDI |
The HDI |
UR3e |
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Robot Weight: | 6kg | 11.2kg |
Reach: | 700mm standard, customizable from 500mm to 4m | 500mm |
Payload: | 3kg, can be increased with counter-balance | 3kg |
Power Requirements: | 40-100W | 100-300W |
Joint Ranges: | J1 (Base): 365 degrees | Base: 360 degrees |
J2 (Pivot): 270 degrees | Shoulder: 360 degrees | |
J3 (Shoulder): 270 degrees | Elbow: 360 degrees | |
J4 (Differential): 180 degrees | Wrist 1: 360 degrees | |
J5 (Differential): 360 degrees | Wrist 2: 360 degrees | |
J6/J7 (Gripper): 300 degrees | Wrist 3: Infinity degrees | |
Programming: | Physical Human User Interface (PHUI), JavaScript (DDE), Unity3D, Socket Service allows any language | GUI on Touchscreen |
End Effector Included: | Yes | No |
Stepping Precision: | 5μm (0.005mm) | Not Listed |
Repeatability: | 25μm (0.025mm) | 30μm (0.03mm) |
Control Box Dimensions: | No Control Box | 475mm x 423mm x 268mm |
Control Box Weight: | No Control Box | 12kg |
Price: | $11,000 | $30,000+ |