Comau Robotics Racer3 — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Comau Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | Racer3 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 16.5 kg |
| Country of origin | IT |
Key features
- 3 kg payload
- 630 mm reach
- ±0.02 mm repeatability
- IP65 rated
- Ultra-compact footprint
- High-speed assembly rated
- C5G controller platform
- Cleanroom configurable
What is it?
The Comau Racer3 is a 6-axis industrial robot with 3 kg payload, 630 mm reach, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The smallest model in Comau's Racer-series, the Racer3 is an ultra-compact high-speed robot designed for electronics assembly, precision pick-and-place, and screwdriving tasks in confined cell footprints. IP65 protection is standard, enabling deployment in dusty or wash-down environments without additional enclosure costs.
Who is it for?
- Electronics contract manufacturers assembling PCBs, connectors, and small electromechanical components at high cycle rates
- Automotive electronics suppliers running precision sensor and actuator assembly tasks
- Medical device producers requiring high-speed, high-repeatability assembly in cleanroom-compatible configurations
- Food manufacturers using IP65-rated robots in hygiene-sensitive packaging and preparation zones
Key specs
- Payload: 3 kg
- Reach: 630 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.02 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Weight (arm): 16.5 kg
- IP rating: IP65
- Controller: Comau C5G
- Footprint: 168 mm × 168 mm base
How it compares
The Universal Robots UR3e (3 kg, 500 mm, ±0.03 mm) is a collaborative alternative with a smaller reach and safer deployment without guarding. The Racer3 outperforms the UR3e on speed and repeatability (±0.02 mm vs ±0.03 mm) but requires guarding and is not collaborative. For high-throughput, tight-tolerance electronics assembly where cycle time matters, the Racer3 is typically the faster system.
Limitations
- Not collaborative; requires safety guarding for all standard deployments
- 630 mm reach limits it to compact cell layouts; cannot service multiple fixtures
- 3 kg payload excludes applications with heavier tooling or parts
- C5G controller integration requires Comau-trained integrators in markets outside Europe and Asia
FAQ
What is the Comau Racer3?
The Racer3 is a 6-axis industrial robot with 3 kg payload, 630 mm reach, and ±0.02 mm repeatability. It is designed for high-speed electronics assembly, precision pick-and-place, and screwdriving in compact production cells.
What is the Racer3 payload and reach?
The Racer3 has a 3 kg payload and 630 mm reach. Its compact footprint (168 mm base) and short reach make it suited to bench-top and enclosure-mounted cells.
What repeatability does the Racer3 achieve?
The Racer3 achieves ±0.02 mm repeatability, better than the collaborative UR3e (±0.03 mm) and most cobots in its class. This makes it suitable for tight-tolerance electronics assembly tasks.
Is the Racer3 collaborative?
No. The Racer3 is a conventional industrial robot requiring physical safety guarding. For collaborative deployment without guarding, the Comau Rebel-S or Universal Robots UR3e should be specified instead.
How does the Racer3 compare to the Universal Robots UR3e?
The Racer3 is faster and more precise (±0.02 mm vs ±0.03 mm) with a longer reach (630 mm vs 500 mm). The UR3e is collaborative (no guarding required) and has a larger ecosystem. For maximum throughput and precision, choose the Racer3; for flexible collaborative deployment, choose the UR3e.