Abb Gofa
Collaborative robot family for human-robot teamwork
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GoFa is ABB's family of six-axis collaborative robots designed to work safely alongside people without cages or barriers. Each model integrates torque sensors in its joints to enable power- and force-limiting and certified SafeMove safety functions, stopping the arm within milliseconds on contact. ABB positions the family for tasks such as machine tending, assembly, palletizing and material handling, with programming via lead-through motion and Wizard easy programming.
Released: 2021
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Estimated lead time: 10 weeks
Overview
GoFa is ABB's family of collaborative robots engineered for safe, high-performance automation in shared workspaces. Unlike traditional industrial robots, GoFa is built to operate without cages or barriers, allowing it to work directly alongside human operators. The family spans several payload and reach options to suit applications ranging from light assembly to higher-payload material handling.
Safety is central to the design. Each model integrates torque sensors across all of its joints, supporting power- and force-limiting behaviour and ABB's certified SafeMove safety functions. Intelligent sensing in every joint allows the robot to detect unexpected contact and bring the arm to a stop within milliseconds, reducing the risk of injury to nearby workers.
ABB emphasizes ease of deployment, with programming handled through lead-through motion, Wizard easy programming and the FlexPendant interface. This is intended to let first-time users and smaller operations adopt automation without specialist robotics expertise, across sectors such as electronics, healthcare, consumer goods, logistics and food and beverage.
Key Features
- Six-axis collaborative arm designed to operate safely alongside people without cages or barriers
- Torque sensors integrated in all joints, enabling power- and force-limiting and certified SafeMove safety functions
- Contact detection that stops the arm within milliseconds if it touches a person or obstacle
- Intuitive setup via lead-through motion and Wizard easy programming for non-specialist users
- Available in multiple payload and reach variants (GoFa 5, GoFa 10, GoFa 12) for different applications
- Optional Ultra Accuracy mode for high-precision tasks such as sealing and laser cutting
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Deployment Evidence
ABB GoFa CRB 15000 — Official Product Page
ABB GoFa (CRB 15000) is a 5kg payload collaborative robot commercially available through ABB's global distributor network, targeting small parts assembly and inspection.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
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- Supported Platforms
- Linux, ROS 1, ROS 2, ABB RobotWare, C++, Python
Support & Service
Regions
| Tier | Response Time | SLA |
|---|---|---|
| ABB Standard | 48 hrs | — |
| ABB Advance | 8 hrs | — |
Specifications
Environment
| IP Rating | IP54 |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 |
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 1.5 m/s |
| Payload Capacity | 5 kg |
| Reach | 950 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.02 mm |
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