Energy absorbing rubber bumper. Made from Santoprene™ rubber, this bumper provides excellent protection for the UR Teachpanel if it is accidentally dropped. Santoprene™ is immune to water and most water-based cleaning agents and has “excellent” resistance to most industrial lubricants, coolants and cutting fluids. The bumper is custom molded to the outer shell of the Teachpanel and features a “stretch-to-fit” installation (similar to a cell phone case). Protective strips are molded around the rotary switches and e-stop buttons, but these do not impair their function. Access to the USB port (on the right-hand side of the teach panel) is also retained. The bumber is structured in such a way that it grips well and feels good even when wet or in the presence of lubricants. The energy-absorbing frame is perforated throughout the grip areas to save weight and reduce surface tension/accumulation of liquids.