LIVERMORE, Calif. -- March 9, 2006 -- Adept Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADEP), the leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, announced the release of the Adept SmartMotion RX(TM), a new controller bundle to replace the earlier generation of controller on RX(TM) series robots.The SmartMotion RX features state-of-the-art controller technology, backed by the full support of Adept service capabilities.
It is based on the Adept SmartServo(TM) distributed controls architecture, and its new features include the latest generation AdeptVision(TM) products, multiple-robot support and Adept's state-of-the-art programming tools, like Adept DeskTop(TM) 4.0 and the T1 Pendant. Users benefit from increased capability and decreased maintenance costs. Upgrading to the SmartMotion RX is designed to be quick and easy, with an onsite installation completed in less than one day. The upgraded controller comes with a new 24 month warranty.
Additionally, users gain access to Adept's award-winning service and free 24/7 technical support for the entire lifecycle of their Adept product. Adept's SmartMotion RX has already been successfully implemented into robot systems. "In continuing our longstanding relationship with Adept Technology, we are upgrading our previous generation Adept controlled 6-axis robots using Adept SmartMotion RX," said Kurt Ruhe, Leader Process Planning at Miele & Cie. KG.
We will be able to take advantage of the latest controls technology for our installed base of robots in order to ensure maintainability and increase productivity."
About Adept
Adept Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology for global markets including automotive, consumer electronics, consumer goods, food, industrial tooling, medical devices, and pharmaceutical. Adept robots, controllers, and software are used for small parts assembly, material handling and packaging. Adept intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, and systems and applications software.
Founded in 1983, Adept Technology is the largest U.S. -based manufacturer of industrial robots.