IntroductionThe HONPINE S Series underwater collaborative robot is engineered for a wide range of subsea tasks, from flexible cooperative work to high-precision manipulation. The modular architecture scales from 2+1 to 6+1 DOF. Constructed in AL6061 hard-anodized aluminum alloy, all models are rated to ≤300 m waterproof depth. Underwater weight across the series ranges approximately 1.9–3.3 kg with nominal payloads up to 3 kg, enabling compact and stable deployment on ROVs and subsea platforms.
Features- Scalable DOF architecture: 2+1 to 6+1 DOF to cover light collaborative tasks up to multi-axis precision manipulation.
- Optimized underwater weight balance: reduced underwater mass (≈1.9–3.3 kg) to minimize load on carriers; S5 can provide effective underwater payload exceeding its dry weight.
- Integrated precision and force: gripper range 0–100 mm with model-dependent gripping forces (typically 250–300 N); S7 achieves ≤0.1 mm repeatability.
- Intelligent control and flexible deployment: position and speed control modes, ROS support on selected models, multiple mounting options including bottom flange and vertical/inverted for S7.
- Industrial interfaces: RS485/PWM and RS485/Ethernet options for integration with ROV and subsea control systems.
Specification tableParameter — S1 — S2 — S3 — S5 — S7
DOF — / — 1+1 (gripper) — 2+1 (gripper) — 4+1 (gripper) — 6+1 (gripper)
Weight (Air/Underwater) — 2.55 / 1.58 kg — 1 / 0.66 kg — 3.25 / 1.9 kg — 5 / 2.9 kg — 7.3 / 3.3 kg
Rated Payload — / — 3 kg — 3 kg — 2 / 2.5 kg (air/underwater) — 2.5 kg
Waterproof Depth — ≤300 m — ≤300 m — ≤300 m — ≤300 m — ≤300 m
Body Material — AL6061 — AL6061 — AL6061 — AL6061 — AL6061
Surface Treatment — Hard anodized — Hard anodized — Hard anodized — Hard anodized — Hard anodized
Mounting Method — Bottom flange — Bottom flange — Bottom flange — Bottom flange — Vertical / inverted mounting
Control Mode — / — / — Position / Speed — Position / ROS supported — Position / ROS supported
Standard Cable Length — 1 m — 1 m — 1.5 m — 1.5 m — 1.5 m
End Control Accuracy — / — / — mm-level — mm-level — ≤0.1 mm
Drive Type — Servo motor — Servo motor — Servo motor — Servo motor — Servo motor
Rated Power (example J1/Joints) — 45 W — 48 W — / — / — /
Peak Power — 45 W — 48 W — 108 W — 234 W — 1152 W
Rated Voltage — 24 V DC — 24 V DC — 48 V DC — 41–51 V DC — 41–51 V DC
Communication Protocol — RS485/PWM — RS485/PWM — RS485/Ethernet — RS485/Ethernet — RS485/Ethernet
Gripper Rated Power — / — 24 W — 36 W — 36 W — 36 W
Max Opening Angle (gripper) — 54.5° — 69° — 69° — 69° — 69°
Gripping Range — / — 0–100 mm — 0–100 mm — 0–100 mm — 0–100 mm
Gripping Force — / — 250 N — 300 N — 300 N — 300 N
Open/Close Time (gripper) — / — ≤0.8 s — ≤5 s — ≤5 s — ≤5 s
Characteristics / technical specifications- Series name: HONPINE S Series (modular 2+1 to 6+1 DOF architecture).
- Body material: AL6061 hard-anodized aluminum alloy; surface treated for subsea durability.
- Waterproof depth: ≤300 m for all models.
- Underwater weight range: approx. 1.9–3.3 kg; air weight range approx. 1–7.3 kg depending on model.
- Rated payload: up to 3 kg depending on model; S5 lists higher effective underwater payload relative to dry weight.
- Gripper: 0–100 mm range; typical gripping force 250–300 N depending on model; max opening angle up to 69°.
- Repeatability / accuracy: mm-level on intermediate models; ≤0.1 mm repeatability on S7.
- Drive type: servo motors per joint.
- Power and voltage: rated voltages from 24 V DC to 41–51 V DC; peak power varies by model up to 1152 W.
- Communication: RS485/PWM or RS485/Ethernet depending on model.
- Mounting: bottom flange standard; S7 supports vertical and inverted mounting.
- Standard cable lengths: 1 m or 1.5 m depending on model.