PoWa™

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POWA™ — High Speed, Powerful Cobots for Industrial Automation PoWa™ brings industrial grade performance to collaborative automation without compromising on safety or ease of use. HIGH SPEED COBOT FAMILY BUILT FOR INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE A name that symbolizes powerful performance, PoWa brings industrial grade performance to collaborative automation without compromising on safety or ease of use. With speeds exceeding 5m/s with rated payload, PoWa sets a new benchmark for high speed collaborative robots. PoWa combines the compact, lightweight design of a cobot with exceptional speed, enabling manufacturers to automate demanding and productivity-driven industrial applications including machine tending, material handling, palletizing, welding and screwdriving. Built for fast deployment, PoWa can be up and running in as little as 60 minutes*, supported by no code programming and plug and play setup. Its fenceless operation and collaborative safety features allow PoWa to work efficiently alongside people in space constrained or brownfield environments. A family of powerful cobots The PoWa portfolio spans payloads from 7 kg up to 30 kg, offering a scalable solution for a wide range of industrial applications all within one powerful cobot family. *tested on PoWa 10 and PoWa 13 - Pick and place application KEY BENEFITS Best in class speed for higher productivity: With speeds exceeding 5 m/s with rated payload, PoWa is truly the fastest cobot family in its class. Its exceptional speed and torque enable faster cycle times in machine tending, material handling, screwdriving and palletizing applications, helping manufacturers increase output and productivity. *Speed of PoWa10 and PoWa13. Fast deployment with smarter tool connectivity: PoWa ’s powerful CPCS with configurable signals and fieldbus support multiple tools, enabling fast, plug & play integration of simultaneous gripper and vision systems, reducing integration effort and system complexity. Up to 19% longer reach: Extended reach across the PoWa family enables increased flexibility for applications including Inspection and arc-welding. Easy to use, easy to adapt: Arm side programmable buttons and Wizard easy programming allow operators to efficiently interact and reconfigure PoWa as needed. Safe collaboration in fenceless environments: Built in Power and Force Limiting (PFL) and Speed and Separation Monitoring (SSM) enable PoWa to operate safely alongside people in fenceless shared workspaces. Broad payload range for maximum flexibility: With payload options from 7 kg up to 30 kg, the PoWa portfolio supports a wide range of applications, from fast handling tasks to heavier industrial operations, allowing customers to scale automation within one consistent product family. Robust protection for demanding environments: With IP65/ IP67 protection, PoWa is built to withstand dust, moisture, and harsh industrial conditions. Combined with ISO Class 4/5 CR cleanroom compatibility, PoWa opens a wider range of applications with greater reliability and up-time. Flexible arm design for welding and complex tasks: A 7 to 10kg arm load on Axis 3 (lower arm) enables greater flexibility when mounting tools and cables. This userfriendly design is especially well suited for arc welding applications, allowing easier integration of welding equipment, improved cable routing, and smoother robot motion, resulting in more stable processes and higher weld quality. Lightweight cobot design powered by ABB’s OmniCore™ controller: PoWa combines a compact, lightweight cobot design with the performance and responsiveness of ABB’s OmniCore™ controller, delivering fast motion control, smooth operation, and reliable perfor-mance across demanding applications. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What are the key differences between PoWa and GoFa? PoWa is designed for customers who need high industrial performance – speed, rigidity and high productivity – in a collaborative form. It delivers: • Industry leading speed exceeding 5m/s, making it one of the fastest cobot families in its class. • A design optimized for high throughput tasks such as fast pick and place, palletizing, machine tending, welding, and screwdriving. • Longer reach options and higher payload variants (from 7kg till 30kg) • Quick deployment, with plug and play peripherals and setup possible in under one hour • Powered by the OmniCore™ controller for advanced motion control and integration with the ABB software ecosystem GoFa is ideal when customers need high accuracy collaborative tasks, intuitive programming, and adaptability across diverse precision driven applications. • Designed for sectors like general industry, electronics, lab automation, Auto OEM, Tier 1. • Used for delicate and sensitive applications such as dispensing, polishing, welding, assembly, and lab automation • Up to 10× higher accuracy than typical cobots • Repeatability: ±0.02 mm, among the best in its class for collaborative robots • Absolute position accuracy: 0.1 mm, enabling tight tolerances for high‑precision work • 0.03 mm path accuracy (with GoFa™ Ultra Accuracy) • Integrated torque sensors in each joint • Best-in-class and smooth lead through anywhere on the arm How does PoWa ensure safety during collaborative operation? PoWa combines collaborative safety features with industrial grade performance. It includes: • Advanced built-in Power and Force Limiting (PFL) • Speed separation monitoring with safety devices • Compatibility with SafeMove, ABB’s functional safety solution • Compliance with international collaborative robot safety expectations These capabilities enable PoWa to safely share workspaces with human operators while maintaining high throughput. What applications is PoWa designed for? PoWa is engineered for high speed, high productivity tasks in both industrial and collaborative environments. Typical applications include: • Machine tending • Material loading and unloading • Palletizing • Welding • Assembly • Screwdriving Is PoWa™ compatible with OmniCore controllers and future ABB platform updates? Yes. PoWa is powered by the OmniCore™ controller platform, which provides advanced motion control, high speed, and seamless integration with ABB’s digital ecosystem including RobotStudio®, AppStudio™, and AI powered tools. This platform is used across ABB’s newest robot families, ensuring long-term compatibility with future updates. How does PoWa compare to other collaborative robots on the market? PoWa differentiates itself with: • Class leading speed (exceeding 5m/s) • Industrial grade performance with collaborative safety • Fast deployment and intuitive programming • Rich CPCS for plug and play external grippers and peripherals • Longer reach with the same payload • Up to 10kg armload on the lower arm or axis 3 • Compact, lightweight design for space constrained production lines • Powered by the most powerful Omnicore controller platform These characteristics make PoWa particularly strong in high throughput environments. When will PoWa be available and in which regions? The PoWa cobot family is now available globally. Simply complete the form to order or request more information, your local ABB Robotics support team will be in touch soon. Does PoWa fully meet ISO 10218‑1:2025 robotics regulations? Yes, PoWa is fully certified and compliant to meet the standards. Can we adjust the Power and Force Limiting (PFL) features in SafeMove like for GoFa? Yes, PFL features are configurable in SafeMove, including torque, speed, and other related parameters.