SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300)

Most factories still keep two kinds of automation apart: fenced robots that weld, grind and lift, and people who pick, assemble and check. The SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) is built to remove that separation. It is a general-purpose cobot that can share a workstation with an operator for screw fastening and then spend the next shift polishing or welding, all on one arm with the reach to serve a full workbench.

Robots Europa, based in Dublin, supplies the GCR10-1300 to customers across the European Union and the DACH region. Robots Europa prepares the quotation, arranges delivery to your site and provides support after installation, so a single point of contact covers the project from the first enquiry to the first production run.

Background

SIASUN and the GCR series

SIASUN is a robotics manufacturer whose portfolio runs from collaborative arms to heavy industrial robots, palletising robots and mobile robots for factory logistics. The GCR series is the company's collaborative line, and the GCR10-1300 is positioned within it as a high-end, general-purpose collaborative robot. That positioning matters: rather than being tuned for a single task, the arm is intended to move between applications as production needs change. The sources also name two further versions, the GCR10-1300-Ex and the GCR10-1300-W, but publish no separate figures for them; the details on this page refer to the GCR10-1300.

Sensing, safety and software in one package

The defining technology of the GCR10-1300 is integration. SIASUN combines 2D/3D vision depth fusion, high-sensitivity force perception and motion control, so that the arm can locate parts and react to contact rather than simply replaying fixed positions. Around this sits a safety concept of 16 TUV-certified safety features for human-machine collaboration. On the software side, SIASUN provides scenario-specific software packages, support for multiple external interfaces, cloud-based robot data monitoring and remote OTA upgrades. Programming is by drag-and-drop teaching, which lowers the threshold for operators who have never written robot code.

Technical Specifications

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

The manufacturer has not published the dimensions, power supply voltage, joint ranges, communication protocols, whether a controller is included, the box contents, the operating temperature or the noise level; these are confirmed with your quotation.

What makes the GCR10-1300 different from a conventional industrial robot arm?

A conventional industrial arm is usually installed once, guarded behind fencing and programmed by a specialist for a single cycle. The GCR10-1300 is designed around a different assumption: that the robot will work near people and will be reassigned. Its 16 TUV-certified safety features address the first point, giving integrators a recognised starting basis for collaborative operation. As with any cobot, the final safety case still depends on the risk assessment of the complete cell, including the tool, the workpiece and the layout.

The second point is addressed by sensing and teaching. Because the arm combines 2D/3D vision depth fusion with high-sensitivity force perception, it can handle tasks in which parts are not presented in exactly the same place every time, and tasks in which contact force matters, such as polishing, grinding or fastening. Drag-and-drop teach programming allows an operator to guide the arm by hand through a new path, so redeploying it does not necessarily mean calling in a robot programmer.

The performance figures support this flexibility. A 10kg payload covers most end-of-arm tools together with typical small and medium parts, the 1300mm reach lets one arm serve a machine door, a conveyor and a tray at the same station, and a repeatability of ±0.03mm suits assembly and fastening work. With a weight of 38 kg, the arm is also a practical candidate for moving between stations on a suitable mounting.

How is the GCR10-1300 programmed, monitored and maintained?

Day-to-day programming relies on drag-and-drop teaching: the operator moves the arm through the required positions and the robot records them. For common applications, SIASUN's scenario-specific software packages provide a ready structure, which shortens commissioning compared with building every program from scratch. Multiple external interfaces allow the arm to work with grippers, cameras, welding equipment and the surrounding machinery.

Once in production, cloud-based robot data monitoring gives engineering teams visibility of the robot's operation without standing beside it, and remote OTA upgrades allow the software to be updated without a service visit for each change. For plants running several cells, this makes the GCR10-1300 easier to manage as part of a fleet. The specific communication protocols supported have not been published, so Robots Europa confirms compatibility with your control environment as part of the quotation.

Who is the SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) for?

The GCR10-1300 is a strong fit for manufacturers taking their first step into automation who need an arm that operators can teach themselves. Small and medium-sized production sites with high product variety benefit most, because the combination of drag-and-drop teaching and scenario-specific software reduces the cost of each changeover.

Established manufacturers will find it useful for automating individual stations within an existing line, particularly where staff continue to work alongside the robot: assembly benches, inspection points, machine tending and finishing tasks. System integrators can use it as a general-purpose platform across projects in welding, dispensing or picking, drawing on the vision and force capabilities rather than adding them separately.

Where a task demands far heavier loads or longer reach than a collaborative arm offers, SIASUN's industrial and palletising robots are the more appropriate choice; the full range can be compared in our Robot Arms category. Buyers interested in the GCR10-1300-Ex or GCR10-1300-W versions should ask Robots Europa for their specifications, which are not covered on this page.

What is the SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) used for?

1. Intelligent picking: vision-guided picking of parts that are not presented in fixed positions.
2. Welding: collaborative welding cells in which the welder teaches the path by hand.
3. Loading and unloading: tending machine tools and presses so that operators can attend to other work.
4. Assembly and screw fastening: repeatable assembly steps at a shared workbench.
5. Polishing and grinding: force-sensitive surface finishing that keeps contact pressure consistent.
6. Quality inspection, gluing and oiling: inspection with integrated vision, and controlled dispensing of adhesives and lubricants.

Pricing and Availability

The GCR10-1300 is supplied on quotation, so that the configuration, tooling and software packages match your application. Delivery, customs and support are arranged together with the quotation. Robots Europa reviews your task, confirms the open specifications against the datasheet and prepares a proposal for your site in the EU or the DACH region. To begin, the quotation request for the SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload and reach does the GCR10-1300 offer?

The GCR10-1300 has a maximum payload of 10kg and a reach of 1300mm. The payload figure must include the weight of the end-of-arm tool.

How precise is the GCR10-1300?

The arm has a repeatability of ±0.03mm. This suits assembly, screw fastening and inspection tasks.

Is the GCR10-1300 safe to use alongside people?

The arm has 16 TUV-certified safety features for human-machine collaboration. A risk assessment of the complete cell, including tooling and layout, is still required before collaborative operation.

Does the operator need programming experience?

No specialist coding is needed for basic tasks, because the arm supports drag-and-drop teach programming. Scenario-specific software packages help with common applications.

What protection rating does the arm have?

The published IP class is IP54/IP65. Robots Europa confirms the rating that applies to your configuration at quotation.

Can the robot be monitored and updated remotely?

Yes. SIASUN provides cloud-based robot data monitoring and remote OTA upgrades.

Where can I buy the SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) and what does it cost?

You can buy the GCR10-1300 from Robots Europa, which supplies customers across the EU and the DACH region. The cost depends on your configuration and is set out in a quotation, which you can request on this page.

Summary

The SIASUN Collaborative Robot Arm (GCR10-1300) closes the gap between the fenced robot and the human workstation. It brings a 10kg payload, 1300mm reach and ±0.03mm repeatability together with vision depth fusion, force perception, TUV-certified safety features and drag-and-drop teaching, so a single arm can move from assembly beside an operator to welding or polishing as demand shifts. Robots Europa supplies it across the EU and the DACH region, with delivery, customs and support arranged in one quotation. If you are planning a cell in which people and robots share the work, this page is the starting point.