Uploaded June 2018 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
The Meca500 is the world's smallest, lightest, most compact, and precise six-axis industrial robot arm.
Weighing at only 4.5 kg (10 lb), this robotic arm can manipulate loads of up to 500 g, with a 5-micrometer repeatability. And being programming language agnostic, the Meca500 robot arm is simple to integrate.
About Mecademic Robotics:
Mecademic is a robot designer and manufacturer in Montreal, Canada.
Our customers include some of the world's leading brands in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, jewelry, and other industries.
Learn more abut us: blogs.mecademic.com/about-mecademic-robotics
The Meca500 is the world's smallest, lightest, most compact, and precise six-axis industrial robot arm.
Weighing at only 4.5 kg (10 lb), this robotic arm can manipulate loads of up to 500 g, with a 5-micrometer repeatability. And being programming language agnostic, the Meca500 robot arm is simple to integrate.
About Mecademic Robotics:
Mecademic is a robot designer and manufacturer in Montreal, Canada.
Our customers include some of the world's leading brands in the aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, electronics, jewelry, and other industries.
Learn more abut us: blogs.mecademic.com/about-mecademic-robotics


![Medical Device Micro-Assembly: Cretex Medical Case Study | Mecademic Meca500
Discover how Cretex Medical partnered with machine builder Arimation Robotics to automate the delicate assembly of intravascular lithotripsy catheter components using the Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm!
Replacing strain-heavy manual assembly under microscopes, this automated cell combines the Meca500 (sub-5-micron repeatability), an Asyril Asycube 50 flexible feeder with EYE+ vision, and a custom 0.1 mm wire-handling solution—reducing cell footprint to 1/4th of previous manual stations while boosting throughput and workforce health.
⚙️ Key Automation Cell Components:
• Robot: Meca500 6-Axis Miniature Industrial Robot (sub-5-micron repeatability)
• Part Feeding: Asyril Asycube 50 & EYE+ Smart Vision System
• Wire Handling: Custom 0.1 mm wire feeding & precision cutting mechanism
• Footprint: 75% space reduction compared to manual microscope stations
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction to Cretex Medical & Medical Contract Manufacturing
[00:15] - Ergonomic Challenges of Manual Microscope Component Assembly
[00:37] - Need for Scalability in Catheter Component Production
[00:55] - Meca500 Sub-5-Micron Precision & Asyril Asycube 50 Integration
[01:21] - 4x Footprint Reduction & Scalability Benefits
[01:43] - Future of Miniaturized Medical Device Manufacturing
[01:55] - Solution Partners (Mecademic, Asyril, Arimation Robotics, Mechatronics)
📖 Read Customer Case Studies: https://www.mecademic.com/case-studies/
🌐 Explore Meca500 Medical & Life Sciences Solutions: https://www.mecademic.com/solutions/lab-automation/
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![Automated Touchscreen & Infotainment Testing with Meca500 Robot Arm | Mecademic
Discover how the ultra-compact Meca500 6-axis industrial robot arm pairs with an ATI Mini40 force/torque sensor to perform precise, repeatable testing on automotive touchscreen infotainment systems.
Using precise force feedback, the Meca500 simulates human finger presses, swipes, and multi-touch gestures required for automated quality assurance and HMI (Human-Machine Interface) validation in testing labs.
⚙️ Key Setup Highlights:
• Robot: Mecademic Meca500 6-Axis Miniature Industrial Robot
• Sensor: ATI Mini40 Force/Torque Sensor for precise force measurement
• Application: Automotive display panel & touchscreen responsiveness testing
📌 Chapters:
[00:00] - Overview of Meca500 & ATI Force/Torque Sensor Setup
[00:24] - Precise Stylus Positioning & Screen Touch Simulation
[00:52] - Real-time Force Feedback Monitoring
[01:30] - Automated Swipe & Interface Navigation Testing
🔗 Learn more about testing automation with Meca500: https://www.mecademic.com/applications/testing-inspection/
📩 Request a custom demonstration: https://www.mecademic.com/contact-us/
#touchscreentestingrobot #automotive #ATI #Meca500 Automated Touchscreen & Infotainment Testing with Meca500 Robot Arm | Mecademic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WKlu4mSgAl0/mqdefault.jpg)

