
iBOTone® Collaborative Welding Robot
SHORT SUMMARY
The iBOTone® Collaborative Welding Robot is a collaborative robotic system designed to support experimentation, validation, and deployment of automated welding processes while maintaining human supervision and control. It enables intuitive programming through manual guidance, allowing users with limited experience to perform welding tasks after minimal training. The system achieves repeatability of ±0.02 mm and operates reliably in industrial environments due to its IP66 protection level. Designed as an integrated, CE-certified robotic cell (ABICELL®), it supports consistent welding quality and simplified system setup.
The TestBed provides a controlled and accessible environment for training, process validation, and Proof-of-Concept activities in robotic welding and automation. It supports DeepTech applications in digital manufacturing and aligns with Industry 5.0 principles by enabling safe and supervised human–robot collaboration.
HOSTING INSTITUTION AND PI INFO
| Name of Host Organization | ABICOR BINZEL Varilna tehnika d.o.o. |
| Department or Lab | / |
| Name of Building | Pomurje Technology Park |
| Physical Address | Plese 9a, 9000 Murska Sobota, Slovenia |
| Website Links | https://binzel-abicor.com/SI/slv/ |
| Institutional contact name | Goran Rajnar |
| Institutional contact email | info@binzel-abicor.si |
APPLICATION CASES
| Application case: | Short description: |
| Collaborative robot training and operation | Hands-on training in collaborative robot use, including intuitive programming through manual guidance and safe human–robot interaction. |
| Proof-of-Concept demonstrations | Validation of robotic welding processes and evaluation of automation feasibility in controlled environments. |
| Process optimisation studies | Experimental testing and optimisation of welding parameters, including analysis of welding performance and repeatability. |
| Small-batch and custom production | Application of robotic welding in flexible manufacturing scenarios, including small-series production and custom parts. |
| Educational and academic use | Use of the TestBed in student projects focused on collaborative robotics, human–robot interaction, and digital manufacturing. |
POTENTIAL STAKEHOLDERS
Non-academic stakeholders
Industrial Partners, Startups, SMEs
Academic stakeholders
Undergraduate students, PhD students, MSc students, Researchers







