Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Develops Intelligent Painting Robot

Tokyo (JCN) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced on July 25 the development of the MRP-5000/5100, a new-generation painting robot.

Co-developed with Anest Iwata, the robot is equipped with complex control functions required for high-grade painting, including rotating electrostatic guns and electrostatic controllers.

The robot also automatically calculates the ideal paint discharge amount and painting velocity, using data on types of paint used and film pressure.

MHI expects to ship 200 units annually.