RO1 User Manual

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Congratulations on your new Standard Bots Thor robot.

At Standard Bots, we believe robots should elevate people’s work—not complicate it. Thor was designed to deliver industrial-grade performance while remaining intuitive, accessible, and flexible to deploy. Building on everything we learned from our RO1 platform, Thor offers increased strength and reach all while providing the same precision, reliability, and one of a kind user experience that you have come to expect from Standard Bots.

This manual is intended to provide everything you need to safely install, configure, and operate your Thor robot. If questions arise at any point, our team is ready to help!

1.2 Contacting Standard Bots Support

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 1-888-9-ROBOTS
• Address: Standard Bots, 35 Garvies Point Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542

1.3 Safety Symbols & Signal Words

This manual uses the safety-alert symbol (ISO 7010 W001) to mark safety-critical instructions. When you see it, the instruction affects the safety of persons – read it and follow it.

Instructions written with “shall” are mandatory conditions of safe use. The system integrator and operator are responsible for meeting them.

WARNING (with the symbol) – a hazard that could result in serious injury or death if the instruction is not followed. NOTICE (no symbol) – information to prevent equipment or property damage; not a personnel- injury hazard.

1.4 Intended Use & Limitations

1.5 Warnings & Risks

1.5.1 General Information

This manual is not a comprehensive guide to robot cell design or full system integration. It does not cover the selection, validation, or integration of third-party components that may be required to create a complete and compliant automation solution.

All installations must comply with applicable local, national, and international standards and regulations in the country of use. Standard Bots does not assume responsibility for ensuring compliance of a complete installation. The system integrator or end user is responsible for verifying that all applicable safety and regulatory requirements are met.

1.5.2 Installation

• Make sure to install the robot and all electrical equipment according to requirements and specifications in this manual (see Chapter 2).
• The Thor control box should only be connected to secure networks.
  
• Risk Assessment: The Thor is provided as a partially completed machinery. As such, the robot should only be used as part of a cell after a comprehensive risk assessment has taken place.
  • Aside from the robot itself, such a risk assessment may consider the robot’s payload, pinching hazards, any toxic or hazardous substances in the cell, and risks involved with sharp end effectors.
  • Risk assessments must cover the entire scope of the integration, including components provided by other suppliers.
  • The risk assessment will determine the speed/force limits and the safeguarding devices (such as light curtains, laser area scanners, or interlocked gates) that shall be used. Any such device identified as required shall be connected to the control box safety-rated I/O and configured as a Safety Input per §4.3 and §4.6. Operating the Thor without the safeguarding required by the risk assessment may expose personnel to hazards.
  • Anti-gravity (hand-guided) mode should only be used if risk assessment approves its use.
  • Refer to ISO 10218-2 and ISO/TS 15066 for comprehensive guidelines.
• Only trained, instructed, and otherwise qualified personnel may conduct cleaning, maintenance and repair of the robot.

1.5.3 Operator Safety

1.5.4 Transportation

NOTICE– Proper Transportation Required

To prevent damage during transport, the Thor robot must be shipped using the supplied foam slabs and securely fastened to the crate, with all joints positioned in the designated “box position.” Transporting the Thor robot outside of these conditions may result in damage.

1.5.5 Cybersecurity

The Standard Bots Thor is able to connect to both wired and wireless internet in order to facilitate remote access, troubleshooting and software updates. It is imperative to follow best cybersecurity practices, as you would with any industrial device capable of being accessed online.

1. Secure communication: Make sure the communication channels used by your robot are encrypted and secure, so that unauthorized individuals cannot access the robot’s data or control its actions.
2. Strong passwords: Set strong passwords for your robot’s user accounts and ensure that they are changed regularly. Use a password manager to help you create and manage secure passwords.
3. Regular updates: Keep your robot’s software and firmware up-to-date, as updates often contain security patches that address vulnerabilities.
4. Physical security: Ensure that physical access to the robot and tablet is restricted, and that the robot is stored in a secure location when not in use.
5. Network security: Keep your robot on a separate network or VLAN, and restrict access to that network to only authorized users.
6. Regular testing: Conduct regular security testing to identify any vulnerabilities and ensure that your robot is secure.

By following these best practices, you can help ensure the security of your robot and protect it from potential cybersecurity threats.