OB7 software update adds machine control and remote monitoring
Productive Robotics released an OB7 software update with more than 50 features for equipment integration, remote status monitoring and alerts.
Evidence notes
- OB7 gained direct machine control through EtherNet/IP and other compatible interfaces.
- The update added live online status monitoring plus email and text alerts.
- Cognex and other smart-camera interoperability expanded vision-guided automation options.
Company context
Productive Robotics designs and manufactures OB7 collaborative robot arms and Blaze welding cobots in California. Its systems use teach-by-touch operation for machine tending, welding, deburring, assembly, packaging and inspection, reducing the programming burden for smaller manufacturers.