# Slender Six-Axis Robots These Epson Industrial Robots Are Designed For Intricate Assembly Tasks By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-robots References: [ciol](http://www.ciol.com/epson-brings-industrial-robot-for-electronics-manufacturers/) & [robots.epson](http://robots.epson.com/product-detail/178) Japanese robot manufacturer [Epson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-robots-1) has developed the [C8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antec-c8) series of six-axis industrial robots that are designed to be used in the areas of electronic and automotive assembly. These particular industrial robots are equipped with a slender build, with their lithe arms designed to easily avoid touching surrounding objects. This highly compact and careful design makes these robots perfect for use in highly confined spaces. A six-axis setup allows for a high operating radius and the ability to carry out complex and highly focused tasks. These Epson industrial robots are also lightweight enough that they can be situated on a table-top setting, unlike many heavier alternatives that need to be secured in place. As a result, these robots are ideal for [sensitive industrial applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-robot) in restrictive spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slender Six-axis Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in assembly tasks due to the slender build and ability to work in highly confined spaces. - **Compact and Lightweight Industrial Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sensitive industrial applications in restrictive spaces with the ability to be situated on a table-top setting. - **Highly Focused and Complex Task Execution:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in electronic and automotive assembly tasks with the ability to carry out intricate and precise tasks. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics Assembly:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electronic assembly industry by utilizing slender and compact robots for intricate assembly tasks. - **Automotive Assembly:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive assembly industry by leveraging slender and lightweight robots for precise assembly tasks in restricted spaces. - **Industrial Automation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the industrial automation industry with the use of highly focused robots capable of carrying out complex tasks efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flagship Workplace Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-robots-1.md) - [Dynamic Task Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muks-robotics-spaceo.md) - [Produce-Harvesting Six-Armed Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexapod-pro.md) - [Innovative Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics.md) - [Industrial Workforce Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagons-aeon.md) - [High-Precision Hygienic Robotic Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodgrade-robot.md) - [Factory-Ready Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dex-autonomous-robot.md) - [Foodservice Robot Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobot.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md)