Slideshow: Day three highlights of the IPF Show in Japan (Harmo)

An all-servo pick-and place robot makes an attractive proposition, according to its developer Harmo. Currently in the prototype stage, the EX2-600F does not require the same level of maintenance as pneumatic robots whose seals must be replaced periodically. And then there's the long-term accuracy that servos deliver. The initial price estimate? $4,575.