Barrett more than doubles WAM shipments in 2008
Barrett Technology reported that it more than doubled its pace of WAM robotic arm installations in 2008.
Evidence notes
- The company described 2008 as a record year for WAM shipments.
- Customers bought more complete systems with BarrettHand or gimbal options.
- Barrett also cut extended-service contract pricing after durability gains in the field.
Company context
Barrett Technology develops robotic manipulation hardware, including the BH8-series BarrettHand and Barrett medical robot systems. The BarrettHand is a self-contained three-finger programmable grasper used by research and automation teams that need flexible end-of-arm manipulation.