Comau Robotics Rebel-S — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | Comau Robotics |
|---|---|
| Model | Rebel-S |
| Year | 2022 |
| Category | Industrial Lite |
| Autonomy | semi-autonomous |
| Environment | indoor |
| Weight | 29.5 kg |
| Country of origin | IT |
Key features
- 10 kg payload
- 1,450 mm reach
- ±0.05 mm repeatability
- ISO/TS 15066 compliant
- European manufactured cobot
- C5G controller compatible
- Long-reach machine tending
- UR10e class competitor
What is it?
The Comau Rebel-S is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 10 kg payload and 1,450 mm reach, Comau's mid-range cobot offering. Launched in 2022 alongside the broader Rebel platform, the Rebel-S provides Comau's first widely available standard collaborative robot in the 10 kg class, competing directly with the Universal Robots UR10e. ISO/TS 15066 compliant with integrated force-torque sensing and configurable safety zones.
Who is it for?
- European manufacturers seeking a collaborative robot with automotive-grade quality assurance and European supply chain
- Machine tenders needing 10 kg payload at 1,450 mm reach for service across large machining centres
- Packaging and logistics operators requiring a flexible cobot for case handling, kitting, and sortation
- Assembly manufacturers looking to expand a Comau industrial robot line with a collaborative arm on the same controller ecosystem
Key specs
- Payload: 10 kg
- Reach: 1,450 mm
- Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
- Degrees of freedom: 6
- Weight (arm): 29.5 kg
- Safety: ISO/TS 15066, configurable safety zones
- Controller: Comau C5G
- Connectivity: Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET
How it compares
The Universal Robots UR10e (12.5 kg, 1,300 mm, ±0.05 mm) is the primary competitor. The Rebel-S has 150 mm more reach but 2.5 kg less payload. For European manufacturers with existing Comau installations, the Rebel-S offers controller compatibility advantage. The UR10e has a larger global ecosystem and integrator network.
Limitations
- 10 kg payload is 2.5 kg less than the UR10e; borderline for heavier grippers plus workpieces
- Comau integrator and ecosystem network is smaller than UR+ globally
- The Rebel-S is a newer platform with a shorter commercial track record than the UR10e
- Outside Europe, Comau service and spare parts availability may be limited
FAQ
What is the Comau Rebel-S?
The Rebel-S is Comau's 10 kg collaborative robot with 1,450 mm reach, designed for machine tending, assembly, and packaging applications. It is ISO/TS 15066 certified for collaborative deployment alongside human workers.
What is the Rebel-S payload and reach?
The Rebel-S has a 10 kg payload and 1,450 mm reach. It offers 150 mm more reach than the Universal Robots UR10e at 2.5 kg less payload.
What repeatability does the Rebel-S achieve?
The Rebel-S achieves ±0.05 mm repeatability, matching the UR10e. This is appropriate for machine tending, packaging, and assembly tasks in its payload class.
What applications is the Rebel-S best suited to?
The Rebel-S is best for machine tending of large machining centres, packaging and case handling, assembly in European manufacturing environments, and applications where Comau controller compatibility with existing industrial lines adds integration value.
How does the Rebel-S compare to the Universal Robots UR10e?
The UR10e has 12.5 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach; the Rebel-S has 10 kg and 1,450 mm reach. The Rebel-S has more reach; the UR10e has more payload and a much larger global ecosystem. For European manufacturers with existing Comau installations, the Rebel-S offers tighter integration; for all other cases, the UR10e's ecosystem advantage is significant.