FANUC Collision Guard Review: Specs, Price and Applications
Updated: 2 days ago
The FANUC Collision Guard is a force torque sensor for FANUC robots, listed from USD 1,500. This review covers its full specifications, design, integration, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
FANUC Collision Guard is a robot software function that provides high-sensitivity collision detection. It monitors disturbance torque and stops the robot immediately when a collision is detected, during both programmed motion and jog motion. This reduces the risk of damage to the robot, tooling and equipment and helps prevent unplanned downtime. It is listed from USD 1,500.
FANUC Collision Guard at a Glance
Product type: Force torque sensor
Price: from USD 1,500
FANUC Collision Guard Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the FANUC Collision Guard.
Specification | FANUC Collision Guard |
Manufacturer | FANUC |
Model | Collision Guard |
Product type | Force torque sensor |
Starting price | From USD 1,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
Robot software function for high-sensitivity collision detection
Monitors disturbance torque
Stops motion immediately when a collision is detected
Active during programmed motion and jog motion
Design and Build Quality
The Collision Guard is a force torque sensor made by FANUC for its own robots.
Integration and Compatibility
The Collision Guard is designed for use with FANUC robots. Confirm compatibility with your robot model and controller before ordering.
FANUC Collision Guard Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the Collision Guard are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Robot end-of-arm tooling
The Collision Guard is fitted to the robot as part of the end-of-arm tooling.
Gripping
The Collision Guard is used in gripping tasks where the robot must sense or react to the part.
Machine tending
The Collision Guard is used in machine tending cells built around FANUC robots.
FANUC Collision Guard Price and Value
The FANUC Collision Guard is listed from USD 1,500 on All Things Cobots. Installation, cabling, software options and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Made by FANUC for FANUC robots
Cons
Designed for FANUC robots only
Installation and integration are quoted separately
Who Should Buy the FANUC Collision Guard?
The FANUC Collision Guard fits FANUC robot users who need to add a force torque sensor to a cell.
See the full FANUC Collision Guard product listing on All Things Cobots.
FANUC Collision Guard FAQ
How much does the FANUC Collision Guard cost?
The FANUC Collision Guard is listed from USD 1,500 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include installation or integration.
What is the FANUC Collision Guard used for?
Typical applications are robot end-of-arm tooling, gripping, machine tending, assembly and packaging.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
