Hirebotics Debuts First No-Code Explosion-Proof Cobot

Hirebotics Launches Industry-First No-Code, Explosion-Proof Cobot Painter Built on FANUC Hardware 

NASHVILLE, United States — June 25, 2026 — Hirebotics, a Nashville-based provider of collaborative robot systems for metal fabrication, has launched what it describes as the industry's first no-code, explosion-proof cobot solution for painting, targeting manufacturers seeking a flexible alternative to manual spraying and costly automated paint lines. 

Main Development 

The new Cobot Painter is built on FANUC's CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware and Hirebotics' proprietary no-code Beacon platform, and is available now within the broader collaborative robot market. 

The company positions the system as a high-mix, low-volume option that operates inside a manufacturer's existing manual spray environment, allowing deployment within days rather than months and removing the need for dedicated paint cells or major exhaust and conveyor infrastructure changes. 

The underlying FANUC CRX-10iA/L Paint cobot is described as the first explosion-proof collaborative paint robot approved for liquid painting, powder coating, and gel coating in hazardous environments, featuring a 55.82-inch reach for handling large and complex parts. 

Key Highlights: 

• Hirebotics launched the first no-code, explosion-proof cobot painting solution, available now. 

• The system combines FANUC's CRX-10iA/L Paint hardware with Hirebotics' Beacon platform, supporting liquid paint and powder coating with repeatable precision. 

• Operators use a "click-and-teach" interface on a tablet or phone, requiring no robotics or programming specialists on staff. 

• The solution currently supports stationary painting, with future versions planned to add line-tracking for parts in continuous motion. 

Analyst Insight: 

NMSC analysts note that the launch reflects a broader shift in the collaborative robot market toward accessible, no-code deployment models that lower the barrier to automation for high-mix, low-volume manufacturers. By enabling fabrication shops to bring coating operations in-house without specialist programming, such solutions reduce reliance on outsourcing and support tighter control over lead times, quality, and margins. 

Industry Outlook: 

The introduction of explosion-proof, no-code collaborative painting reinforces a continued movement of cobots from light-duty tasks into demanding industrial finishing applications. As manufacturers prioritize rapid, infrastructure-light deployment, application-ready cobot systems are likely to remain a focal point for automation adoption across fabrication and finishing operations. 

Source: RoboticsTomorrow 

Prepared By: Sanyukta Deb

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