NAME Robotic system for flexible manipulation of objects and tools

DESCRIPTION

The cell allows to build up solutions to automate operations of manipulation of pieces, or manipulation of tool on piece. The robotic system can be configured to perform operations of: pick and place of objects, or positioning of tool on object in both conventional and collaborative modes. The robotic system is formed by a robot manipulator of 6/7 degrees of freedom, equipped with three systems of vision: 1) external systems of 3D vision, 2) stereovision system in eye-in hand configuration and several tool systems for interchangeable grasping (suction and clamp) 3) force sensor. The vision systems are configurable for use in two functions: 4) the detection and identification of the position of the pieces on the surface or in the container, 5) area monitoring to avoid collisions in case of operation in collaborative mode. This cell offers the possibility of evaluating the feasibility and raise the automation of operations related to: bin-picking; operations on piece that require positioning of tool such as screwing / deburring; continuous tool control on surface for polishing operations, inspection. The cell allows analyzing requirements linked to cycle times, variability in positioning, security in collaborative mode, etc.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

Advanced manipulation with robots

Flexibility for robotic applications

Manufacture and assembly of components by robots

MOST OUTSTANDING EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

  • 3D vision systems and stereovision

    3D vision systems (Ruler Sick, Ensenso, Asus, Kinect), stereovision system composed of IDS cameras.

  • Collaborative manipulator robots

    Sensitive manipulator robot of 7 degrees of freedom Kuka iiwa, collaborative manipulator robot 6 degrees of freedom UR-10.

  • RobotIQ force sensor.

  • Software modules for detection of objects, area monitoring and trajectories.

    Software modules: (1) 3D pose detection of objects, (2) area monitoring and (3) manipulation to define / execute trajectories.

  • Suction Grippers and Shunk Clamp.

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE ASSET

Demonstration / Approaching technology

Demonstrator of collaborative and flexible robotics applied to the manipulation of objects.

Proof of concept

Rapid tests of possible configurations and work cycles to assess the conception of the final solution in manipulation of components.

Technical feasibility analysis

Feasibility study of the limitations associated with the detection or positioning of objects specified by the customer in handling operations.

Training

Practical training in the application of collaborative and flexible robotics in the manipulation of components.

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET

ENTITY MANAGING THE ASSET
FUNDACIÓN TEKNIKER
Contact person:
Ander Ansuategi
ander.ansuategi@tekniker.es