Standard Bots
Thor Use and Installation Manual

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Last updated on August 24, 2026


Table of Contents

  • 1 Introduction
    • 1.1 Welcome!
    • 1.2 Contacting Standard Bots Support
    • 1.3 Safety Symbols & Signal Words
    • 1.4 Intended Use & Limitations
    • 1.5 Warnings & Risks
  • 2 Hardware Overview
    • 2.1 Arm
    • 2.2 Control Box
    • 2.3 Specs
    • 2.4 Hazardous Energy
    • 2.5 Movement Without Drive Power
  • 3 Assembly & Setup
    • 3.1 Requirements
    • 3.2 Lifting the Thor
    • 3.3 Assembly Procedure
    • 3.4 Final Mechanical Checklist
    • 3.5 Connecting Control Box
    • 3.6 Setting up Tablet
    • 3.7 Unmounting & Transporting
    • 3.8 Connecting End Effectors
    • 3.9 Control Box Inputs and Outputs
  • 4 Safety
    • 4.1 Overview of Safety Features
    • 4.2 Safety Settings
    • 4.3 Safety I/O
    • 4.4 Collisions & Protective Stops
    • 4.5 Setting the Robot’s Payload Mass
    • 4.6 Implementing Safeguarding Devices
    • 4.7 3-Position Enabling Deadman Switch
  • 5 Maintenance
    • 5.1 User-Serviceable Parts
    • 5.2 Replacement Procedures
    • 5.3 Cleaning Instructions
    • 5.4 Limited Product Warranty
    • 5.5 Return Merchandise Authorization
  • 6 Appendix B - FAQ
    • 6.1 Q: Do you need to have the robot connected to the internet to use the robot?
    • 6.2 Q: Do you need to have the Ipad connected to the robot to run a program?
    • 6.3 Q: How do I connect the robot to the network?
    • 6.4 Q: How do I access my robot from a computer?
    • 6.5 Q: How do I access the network settings after initial setup?
    • 6.6 Q: How do I connect my robot to a tablet or PC directly?
    • 6.7 Q: Why is an axis direction grayed when the robot is not fully extended?
    • 6.8 Q: How do I connect my robot to a tablet or PC without setting static IP address and wires but not have the robot on the internet?
    • 6.9 Q: Which end effectors work with the RO1?
    • 6.10 Q: How do I change which tool I want to use on the RO1?
    • 6.11 Q: Which protocols does the RO1 support?
    • 6.12 Q: What are the power requirements of the RO1?
    • 6.13 Q: How do I get started with a new RO1?
    • 6.14 Q: What is the payload capacity of the RO1?
    • 6.15 Q: What is the maximum speed of the RO1?
    • 6.16 Q: What is the maximum reach of the RO1?
    • 6.17 Q: What is the bolt pattern at the end of the arm?
    • 6.18 Q: How do I move a routine to a different robot?
    • 6.19 Q: How do I import a model into the environment?
    • 6.20 Q: How do I get a Developer API Token?
    • 6.21 Q: My robot says it is online but I cannot access it?
    • 6.22 Q: I imported a model as an object but I cannot see it?
    • 6.23 Q: How do I get the robot back into the box or case?
    • 6.24 Q: What should I do if I forget my robot’s passcode/PIN?
    • 6.25 Q: Why are the safety settings greyed out, and how do I unlock them?
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