B&R expands Codian robotics portfolio with new six-axis Codian AR

B&R has expanded its Codian robotics portfolio with the introduction of the new Codian AR, addressing growing market demand for a fully integrated robotic solution within machine automation. With six degrees of freedom, the Codian AR can execute highly complex 3D paths, multi-angle manipulation, and precise repetitive movements in and out of the workspace. Its capabilities make it ideal for tasks ranging from handling and sorting to assembly operations across industries such as plastics, pharmaceuticals, metals, electronics manufacturing, and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

Engineered for maximum adaptability, the Codian AR is available in working ranges from 1,400 mm down to 600 mm. Whether mounted on a wall, ceiling, or floor, it maintains uncompromised performance—even in extremely confined spaces. The new platform completes the Codian lineup by combining delta, SCARA, and six-axis robot mechanics, giving manufacturers the freedom to select the optimal robot for every application.

The Codian AR delivers high dynamic performance through a high-stiffness transmission design that ensures rigidity, precision, and stability under heavy loads. With precision-engineered gearboxes and bearings, it offers long-term durability and exact positioning. Its advanced trajectory algorithm optimizes motion paths in real time, using model-based control and state-of-the-art optimization techniques to guarantee smooth, efficient, and reliable movement—even in rapidly changing operating environments. The result is consistently high throughput and accuracy across the entire Codian AR family.

As an integral component of B&R’s Machine-Centric Robotics (MCR) offering, Codian robots work seamlessly with B&R controls and software. This tight integration significantly reduces engineering effort, setting Codian mechanics apart from conventional robotic systems.

MCR unifies robotics and machine control within a single hardware and software architecture, requiring only one controller and one engineering environment for development, diagnostics, and maintenance. By standardizing the ecosystem for both robots and machine control, machine builders can simplify workflows, reduce components, boost efficiency, and lower the entry barrier for companies deploying robotics for the first time. With true plug-and-play integration, Codian robots require no additional controller or complex programming—streamlining engineering and accelerating commissioning.