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Introducing Agility R7: Bringing Force Control to Precision Assembly and Handling
Placing a component, aligning a tool, and handling an irregular object all require careful movement. Once the robot makes contact, the way it applies force becomes just as important as where it moves.
FOXTECH introduces Agility R7, a new 7-DOF robotic arm combining full-joint torque sensing with compliant force control. Designed for manipulation tasks across manufacturing, research, and commercial services, it gives developers a platform for building applications where positioning and physical interaction need to work together.
More Flexibility Around the Workpiece
A workpiece is not always accessible from a convenient angle. Fixtures, neighboring equipment, and the orientation of the tool can all limit how an arm approaches its target.
Agility R7’s seven-axis design provides additional flexibility when planning that approach. Its cross-wrist structure supports varied tool orientations, giving integrators more options for arranging movements within a workstation.
For an assembly application, that flexibility can help teams explore different ways to reach a part, align an end-effector, and move between working positions.
Force Feedback Where Contact Matters
Tasks such as insertion, fitting, and tool-guided assembly involve contact with another surface. Small differences in alignment can change the forces acting on the arm.
Agility R7 incorporates torque sensing throughout its joints and supports compliant control with adaptive impedance adjustment. This provides a basis for developing motion that responds to contact, with the arm’s behavior configured to suit the task.
The product video illustrates potential uses through assembly and screw-fastening sequences. These examples highlight an important development goal: controlling how the robot interacts with a workpiece throughout an operation.
Key Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Agility R7 |
|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | 7 per arm |
| Rated payload | 7 kg per arm |
| Reach | 714 mm |
| Position repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
| Sensing | Full-joint torque sensing |
These specifications help teams assess whether the arm fits their intended workspace and handling requirements. Repeatability is particularly relevant when an application requires the robot to return consistently to taught or programmed positions.
Different Tasks, Different Tools
The launch video moves between small-object manipulation, fruit handling, assembly, and CNC machine-tending scenarios. Each application places different demands on the tool at the end of the arm.
Agility R7 supports integration with different end-effectors, allowing developers to select a gripper, dexterous hand, or task-specific tool for their application. These accessories are optional and sold separately.
This gives teams room to build around the object being handled, whether the priority is secure gripping, controlled positioning, or coordinated use of two arms.
A New Option for Contact-Sensitive Automation
With Agility R7, FOXTECH expands its robotic arm lineup for teams developing more adaptable manipulation systems.
For manufacturers and integrators, the starting point is a specific operation: reaching the workpiece, positioning the tool, and managing contact. Agility R7 brings flexible motion and joint-level force feedback together to support that development.
