Standard Bots Thor Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 30 kg Robot Arm
Updated: 7 days ago
The Standard Bots Thor is a robot arm with a payload of 30 kg, a reach of 2000 mm and ±0.025 mm repeatability, listed from USD 49,500. This review covers its specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can judge whether it fits your production.
Quick Verdict
The Thor is the largest arm in the Standard Bots range. It carries 30 kg over 2000 mm at a linear speed of 4 m/s and holds ±0.025 mm, with an IP65 design and a 79 kg arm on a 296 mm base. The maker says it holds its full payload at collaborative speeds across the whole work envelope. It is aimed at palletizing, machine tending and welding, supports EtherNet/IP and fieldbus connections and is programmed without code. Axes, mounting options and certifications are not listed on the product page.
Standard Bots Thor at a Glance
Payload: 30 kg
Reach: 2000 mm
Repeatability: ±0.025 mm
Linear speed: 4 m/s
Weight: 79 kg
Price: from USD 49,500
Standard Bots Thor Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the Standard Bots Thor.
Specification | Standard Bots Thor |
Manufacturer | Standard Bots |
Model | Thor |
Payload | 30 kg |
Reach | 2000 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.025 mm |
Linear speed | 4 m/s |
Weight | 79 kg |
Footprint | 296 mm diameter |
Protection rating | IP65 design |
Expected lifetime | 50,000 hours |
Industrial connectivity | Native EtherNet/IP and fieldbus support; Ethernet at the wrist |
Price | From USD 49,500 |
Detailed Technical Data
Palletizing stack heights of 90 to 108 inches
Pick rate of up to 30 cases per minute, according to the maker
Support for two-finger, three-finger and suction grippers
Compatible with safety scanners
Configurable camera options for vision tasks
Designed and assembled in the United States, with motors and drives made in Glen Cove, New York
Design and Build Quality
The Thor combines a long reach with a small base: 2000 mm of reach from a footprint 296 mm across, with the arm weighing 79 kg. The design is rated IP65, and the maker gives an expected lifetime of 50,000 hours. Standard Bots states that the Thor holds its 30 kg payload at collaborative speeds across its entire work envelope, with a reasonable allowance for the offset of the tool. The maker's comparison tables against other 30 kg robots are its own marketing material and are not repeated here.
Programming and Software
No-Code App
The Thor is programmed in the Standard Bots app by dragging, tapping and teaching, without writing code.
Developer SDK
A developer SDK with full API access is available for custom integration.
Industrial Communication
Native EtherNet/IP and fieldbus support connect the robot to plant control systems, and an Ethernet connection is available at the wrist.
Standard Bots Thor Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the Thor are palletizing, machine tending, welding and pick and place.
Palletizing
The 2000 mm reach allows stack heights of 90 to 108 inches, and the maker gives a pick rate of up to 30 cases per minute.
Machine Tending
The 30 kg payload covers heavy workpieces and double grippers for loading machine tools.
Welding
The long reach and ±0.025 mm repeatability suit welding of large parts.
Standard Bots Thor Price and Value
The Standard Bots Thor is listed from USD 49,500 by the manufacturer. Grippers, vision hardware, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
For the company behind the robot, read the Standard Bots Company Profile: Funding, Investors, Robots and Leadership.
Pros and Cons
Pros
30 kg payload with a 2000 mm reach
±0.025 mm repeatability and 4 m/s linear speed
IP65 design
Native EtherNet/IP and fieldbus support
No-code programming
Cons
Axes, mounting options and certifications not listed on the product page
79 kg arm needs a solid mounting
A young product line with a short track record
Who Should Buy the Standard Bots Thor?
The Thor fits manufacturers and warehouses that need a long-reach arm for palletizing, heavy machine tending or welding and want to program it without code.
Standard Bots Thor FAQ
How much does the Standard Bots Thor cost?
The Standard Bots Thor is listed from USD 49,500 by the manufacturer. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the Standard Bots Thor?
The Thor has a payload of 30 kg and a reach of 2000 mm.
How accurate is the Standard Bots Thor?
Its published repeatability is ±0.025 mm.
How fast is the Standard Bots Thor?
Its published linear speed is 4 m/s.
How much does the Standard Bots Thor weigh?
The arm weighs 79 kg and has a footprint 296 mm in diameter.
What is the protection rating of the Standard Bots Thor?
The design is rated IP65.
Which industrial networks does the Standard Bots Thor support?
It has native EtherNet/IP and fieldbus support, with Ethernet at the wrist.
What is the Standard Bots Thor used for?
Typical applications are palletizing, machine tending, welding and pick and place.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
