End-of-Arm-Safeguard (EOAS)

End-of-Arm-Safeguard

Collision protection around the gripper for safe human-robot collaboration.

The End-of-Arm-Safeguard from SICK is an innovative safety system for collaborative robot applications. This is the world’s first contactless safety solution for robot end-effectors and workpieces. Designed to facilitate interaction with the robot, the EOAS creates a protective field around the robot tool. Thanks to contactless technology, the robot stops before a collision occurs, then automatically restarts when it is safe to do so.

Key Features:

• Invisible IR protection shell with 40 laser beams
• Protective range up to 550 mm (adjustable, depending of length of tool and workpiece)
• Monitoring range up to 700 mm (speed reduction)
• Response time ≤ 110 ms

Typical applications that would benefit from the End-of-Arm-Safeguard:

• Pick and place
• Machine tending
• Handling and assembly

How does the EOAS work?

• Easily configure the EOAS entirely via a URCap with a 3-step process
• Determine “process points” so the normal environment can be taught to the sensor
• Mount the sensor directly on the robot flange and connect via 2 cables with M12
• The EOAS provides contactless and reliable Time of Flight (ToF) technology
• The local protective field moves with the robot arm and reacts dynamically depending on the current position
• There is a muting mode for faster working area of the robot if need be

Benefits of the EOAS

• Worker acceptance and trust in the robot: End-of-Arm-Safeguard stops the robot movement before collision occurs
• Higher robot speeds possible in many collaborative applications
• Significantly reduces the effort and expense for force and pressure measurements according to ISO/TS 15066
• Optimises the use of space and increases the operating efficiency
• Higher robot speeds in non-collaborative areas with the help of muting mode
• Intuitive and time-saving configuration
• Plug and play installation