Several Hexapods can be aligned – the number will depend on the fixture configuration. The individual Hexapod is a robot fixture which can be featured with passive reconfigurable and adaptive tooling on the base plate. It can be reconfigured either automatically by a robot or manually.

The Hexapod system requires no motors, no cables and no wires. This is possible due to a hydraulic system with a pressure intensifier, controlled by a single pneumatic valve which effectively releases and activates the hydraulic clamping system around the segment securing an accurate position.

The Hexapod system ensures flexible transition between batch productions, especially in production lines like automotive industry, while also assuring the ability to keep clamping position in case of power failure or disconnecting the fixture from external power when moving on the production line. The reconfiguration takes between 5-30 seconds, depending on degree of difficulty of the reconfiguration.