Where can I buy collaborative robots in the US?

Where can I buy collaborative robots in the US?

You can buy collaborative robots in the United States through a manufacturer's authorized distributor, an application specialist, or a system integrator that supplies a complete workcell. Universal Robots and FANUC America have established partner channels; Devonics is another US option to investigate for FAIRINO-based automation. Choose the seller according to the task, required engineering support, and local service coverage rather than the robot brand alone.

Choose the right purchasing route

A distributor is appropriate when your engineering team can select tooling, connect machines, and commission the application. An integrator is usually more appropriate when you need fixtures, machine interfaces, safety engineering, programming, or production acceptance testing. A turnkey machine builder can be the simplest route for a defined process such as palletizing. Establish who takes responsibility for the completed system before requesting a quotation.

Send an application brief before asking for price

Include part photographs and drawings, the combined mass of the part and gripper, pickup and placement positions, required output, available floor space, and the working environment. Explain how products arrive and how finished parts leave. Identify every product variation and foreseeable exception. These details let the supplier assess feasibility instead of quoting an arm that meets payload requirements but cannot complete the actual process.

Check the commercial and service scope

Ask whether the offer includes the arm, controller, pendant, mounting, tooling, cables, software licenses, installation, training, and safety validation. Confirm freight, applicable taxes, warranty coverage, exclusions, spare-part availability, and the service escalation path in writing. A US mailing address does not by itself establish a local repair capability. Request references from customers with a similar application and production schedule.

A practical buying decision

For an existing CNC shop, a supplier that understands machine doors, chuck signals, fixtures, and recovery after a failed grip may offer more value than a lower hardware price. For a plant with an experienced automation team, an arm-only purchase may be reasonable. Confirm the purchase terms, support coverage, and installation obligations directly with the seller.

Explore related resources

Universal Robots company profile

FANUC company profile

FAIRINO Robotics company profile

Explore the pictured robot: Universal Robots UR10e

Sources and further reading

Universal Robots procurement FAQ; FANUC America collaborative robot and integrator information; Devonics cobot FAQ.

Cobot image gallery

Pictured examples: Universal Robots UR10e; Doosan Robotics A0509; FAIRINO FR10. Product illustrations do not represent a complete installed workcell.