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Hirebotics cobots add line tracking and linear rails to reach moving and oversized parts

Leading the capability expansion announced at IMTS 2026

A Hirebotics cobot can now paint parts as they move along a conveyor, and ride a modular rail to reach workpieces far longer than its own arm, all programmed through the company's no-code Beacon platform. The company demonstrated both additions at IMTS 2026 in Chicago.

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Manufacturers shouldn't have to redesign their work around the physical limitations of automation, it should work with the line they already have.

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Line tracking addresses moving production. The cobot follows the moving part and maintains its programmed painting path while the conveyor continues running.

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