07/22/2026
The biggest announcement at Automate was ABB’s release of the PoWa™ collaborative robot family. We’ve been replaying this launch ever since, because PoWa isn’t just another cobot… it’s a shift in what collaborative automation can actually do on a real factory floor.
Here’s why PoWa™ hit so hard for us:
⚡ Best‑in‑class speed PoWa™ moves at over 5 m/s with rated payload — making it the fastest cobot family in its class. Faster cycles mean real productivity gains in machine tending, material handling, screwdriving, and palletizing.
🔌 Smarter, faster deployment ABB’s new CPCS interface supports multiple tools, configurable signals, and fieldbus options. Translation: plug‑and‑play integration for grippers + vision systems, and way less complexity for integrators.
📏 Up to 19% longer reach Extended reach across the lineup opens doors for inspection, arc‑welding, and applications that traditionally pushed cobots to their limits.
🧠 Easy to use, easy to adapt Arm‑side programmable buttons + Wizard Easy Programming give operators intuitive control. Reconfiguring PoWa™ feels natural — not technical.
🛡️ True fenceless collaboration With built‑in Power & Force Limiting and Speed & Separation Monitoring, PoWa™ works safely right beside people. Industrial performance without the cage.
🏋️ Broad payload range (7–30 kg) This is huge. One product family that scales from lightweight handling to heavier industrial operations — all under the same ecosystem.
PoWa™ brings industrial‑grade performance into the collaborative world without compromising safety or usability. It’s fast, flexible, and genuinely built for the next chapter of automation.
We’re excited. Our customers are excited. And we can’t wait to start putting PoWa™ to work.
