60Robots, or parts or accessories that are suitable for use solely or principally with such robots (item 42)

60 Robots, or parts or accessories that are suitable for use solely or principally with such robots (item 42)

By-law (1) This section may be cited as Customs By‑law No. 2300102. Prescribed goods (2) For the purposes of item 42, industrial robots, other than any of the following, are goods to which that item applies: (a) industrial robot systems; (b) industrial robot lines; or (c) industrial robot cells. Definitions (3) In this section:

End-effector means device specifically designed for attachment to the mechanical interface to enable the robot to perform its task.

Industrial robot includes:

(a) automatically controlled, reprogrammable multipurpose manipulator, programmable in three or more axes, which can be either fixed in place or fixed to a mobile platform for use in automation applications in an industrial environment;
(b) the manipulator, including robot actuators controlled by the robot controller;
(c) the robot controller;
(d) the means by which to teach or program the robot, including any communications interface;
(e) auxiliary axes that are integrated into the kinematic solution;
(f) the manipulating portions of mobile robots, where a mobile robot consists of a mobile platform with an integrated manipulator or robot.

Industrial robot cells means one or more industrial robot systems, including associated machinery and equipment and the associated safeguarded space and protective measures.

Industrial robot line means more than one industrial robot cell performing the same or different functions and associated equipment, in single or coupled safeguarded spaces.

Industrial robot systems means machine comprising an industrial robot, end-effectors, any end-effector sensors and equipment needed to support the intended task, and a task program.

Manipulator means mechanism consisting of an arrangement of segments, jointed or sliding relative to one another, including a robot actuator, and does not include an end-effector.

Mobile platform means an assembly of components which enables locomotion. This includes a chassis which can be used to support a load, and may provide a structure by which to affix a manipulator.

Mobile robot means a robot able to travel under its own control.

Robot actuator means power mechanism that converts electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or any energy to effect the motion of the robot.