SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960)

A robot that works beside people has to earn trust twice: once with the safety officer and once with the operator who stands next to it all shift. The SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) is built around that double test. It is a high-end, general-purpose collaborative robot of the GCR series, with 16 TUV-certified safety features, drag-and-drop teach programming and a 16 kg maximum payload.

The product is available through this page, by quotation.

Background

SIASUN and the GCR series

SIASUN is a robotics manufacturer whose collaborative arms are grouped in the GCR series. The series covers a wide span of sizes. The versions named in the sources are GCR3-618, GCR5-910, GCR7-910, GCR10-1300, GCR12-1300, GCR16-960, GCR16-2000, GCR20-1400, GCR25-1800 and GCR30-1100. Each model code pairs a series prefix with a number for the payload class and a number for the reach class, so a buyer can read the family as a ladder of sizes and choose the rung that fits the job.

The GCR16-960 sits in the middle-to-upper part of that ladder. It is described as a high-end, general-purpose model, meaning it is not tied to a single task. The same arm can tend a machine on Monday and support an assembly cell on Thursday, provided the tooling and the cell are prepared for it. For island businesses and regional integrators, where one robot often has to serve several purposes over its working life, that flexibility is a practical point.

What the GCR16-960 combines

Three ideas define this arm. The first is safety for collaboration: 16 TUV-certified safety features support human-machine work that is centered on safety. The second is perception: 2D/3D vision depth fusion is integrated with high-sensitivity force perception and control, so the robot can see a part and also feel it when it makes contact. The third is ease of use: drag-and-drop teach programming lowers the threshold for operating the robot and makes day-to-day operation simpler.

Behind these sits a software layer: scenario-specific software packages, support for multiple external interfaces, cloud-based monitoring of robot data and remote OTA updates. In practical terms, a plant can connect the arm to surrounding equipment, watch its data from a distance and receive software updates without a technician opening a cabinet.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the rated power, the included accessories, the controller model, the pose accuracy, the noise level, the software version or the service life; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the GCR16-960 different from other collaborative arms?

Many collaborative robots are sold on a single promise, such as light weight, low cost or a simple interface. The GCR16-960 combines several features in one arm. Its sensing is not limited to a camera bolted on as an afterthought. It integrates 2D/3D vision depth fusion with high-sensitivity force perception and control. A robot with both senses can locate a part and then adjust its push or pull while it works, which matters for insertion, polishing-type contact tasks and any job where parts are not presented perfectly.

The second difference is the safety story. Sixteen TUV-certified safety features are listed for human-machine collaboration, centered on safety. For a plant manager, that gives a concrete starting point for the risk assessment, although the assessment of the finished cell remains the integrator's job and depends on tooling and application.

The third difference is the cloud connection. Cloud-based monitoring of robot data and remote OTA updates mean the arm can be supervised and updated from a distance. For organizations in the Caribbean, where a service visit may involve travel across water, being able to update and monitor remotely is a welcome feature.

How does the GCR16-960 compare with other versions of the series?

The GCR series is a ladder of sizes, and the right rung depends on the job. The GCR16-960 pairs a 16 kg payload with a 960 mm reach. The series also includes the SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-2000), the SIASUN GCR12-1300 and the SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR20-1400), among others. Their figures belong to their own pages and are not carried over to this arm. If your task needs a different combination of load and distance than the GCR16-960 offers, the quotation process is the place to compare versions side by side.

Who is the SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) for?

Manufacturers and workshops that want automation without building a fenced robot cell are the most natural buyers. A small plant that packs, assembles or machines parts can place the arm next to existing work and let operators teach it by dragging the arm and dropping program steps, rather than writing code.

System integrators are a second group. They value a general-purpose arm with multiple external interfaces and scenario-specific software packages, because the same platform can be adapted to several customers' projects. Integrators serving the Caribbean can also use the remote data monitoring and OTA updates to support installations that are far apart.

Quality-focused operations are a third group. Repeatability of ±0.03 mm and force-sensing control suit tasks where consistent placement and gentle contact matter. Buyers whose work needs a different reach or load can look at the wider GCR series cobots or the general Cobots category, and then return to this page when the GCR16-960 fits.

What is the SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) used for?

1. Machine tending. Loading and unloading parts at a machine, with a 16 kg payload available at the wrist for the part and the gripper together.
2. Assembly support. Force perception and control help with fitting and inserting parts that do not arrive perfectly aligned.
3. Vision-guided pick and place. 2D/3D vision depth fusion lets the arm locate parts instead of relying on fixed positions.
4. Quality and inspection tasks. Repeatability of ±0.03 mm supports consistent positioning at a measuring or checking station.
5. Palletizing and packing. A general-purpose arm with a 960 mm reach can serve a compact packing position beside a line.
6. Shared-workspace work with operators. The 16 TUV-certified safety features and drag-and-drop teaching make it practical to keep people and robot in the same area.

Pricing and Availability

Prices are not listed on this page. Please request a quotation, and we will respond with the details for your project. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation, so you have one point of contact from request to installation. The SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the GCR16-960 have?

The maximum payload is 16 kg and the reach is 960 mm.

How accurate is the GCR16-960?

Repeatability is ±0.03 mm.

How fast can the arm move?

The maximum TCP speed is 3.0 m/s and the maximum straight-line speed is 1.5 m/s.

What protection class does it have?

The IP class is IP54/IP65.

How is the robot programmed?

It uses drag-and-drop teach programming, which lowers the threshold for use and simplifies operation. Scenario-specific software packages and multiple external interfaces are also available.

Can the robot be monitored and updated remotely?

Yes. Cloud-based monitoring of robot data and remote OTA updates are part of the software offer.

Where can I buy the SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) and what does it cost?

You can request it through this page, by quotation. No price is shown here; the cost depends on your project and is given in the quotation together with delivery, customs and support arrangements.

Summary

Working beside people asks a robot to be strong, aware and easy to live with at the same time. The SIASUN Collaborative Robot (GCR16-960) answers with a 16 kg payload, a 960 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, 16 TUV-certified safety features, combined vision and force sensing, and drag-and-drop teaching, supported by cloud monitoring and OTA updates. If that mix matches your shop floor, this page is the starting point.