Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.62
November 17, 2022
…controller. With the ability to have multiple end-of-arm tools (EOAT) attached to it, the robot has the flexibility to handle a variety of print and labeling tasks “for flat containers, round containers, and everything in between,” the company said. “Epson has made robotic automation easy for organizations looking for operational simplicity and flexibility as requirements can change quickly,” said Scott Marsic, group product manager at Epson Robots, in a statement. “Epson All-in-One 6-Axis robots are versatile, supporting a variety of applications in addition to label application, ranging from pick and place to dispensing and more. “With robots that are easy…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.16
May 09, 2023
…also developed sensors, motion control systems, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), he said. Customization and personalization with robots Coffin gave an example of how kitting works with robots and people. “I get a box of tea every month, and it comes with these different pieces,” he said. “There's the key box that comes with it, and there's a pamphlet, and then there's always something like a little spoon.” “It's representative of a lot of the customers that we've been talking to lately,” Coffin said. “Robotics offers opportunities to not have people doing the repetitive task of placing these items in boxes…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.51
March 12, 2023
…can also integrate with many types of end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), which is important for dexterity in clean room applications. These design qualities improve the robot’s ability to safely and delicately handle fragile materials. Clean room robots can also be designed with an interior vacuum or high-grade seals to prevent particulate shedding. Staubli provides six-axis arms that are rated for clean room applications. Yamaha’s clean room actuators have high-grade seals that serve a dual purpose — the seals prevent dust debris from leaking from the robot and improve suction for a performance boost. How clean room robots can work safely The…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.22
October 11, 2022
…inspection BeBop Sensors is in talks with end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) providers, and warehouse automation companies are interested in being able to perceive loose items or sense items when optical systems are occluded, said McMillen. “We have a short list of 80 customers and are speaking with them in order of their interest,” he said. “We have multiple pilots under way with some big warehousing and automotive companies.” “We've also anticipated apparel, because we have the ability to detect texture, not just force,” McMillen added. “We pick up variations at a pretty high sample rate and can classify them. Automating things…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.55
August 24, 2022
…label orientation and verification, and a flexible end-of-arm tool (EOAT). The RPZ-MAX also includes easy-to-use software and a drag-and-drop, pallet-builder interface, said IRIS Automation. The demonstration at PACK EXPO will include a human-machine interface (HMI) for attendee interaction. The kiosk is designed to be intuitive, replicate the look and feel of a modern smartphone or tablet, and eliminate the need for complex programming by the user, said IRIS. The Aurora, Ill.-based company added that the RPZ-MAX uses light curtains and protected sensors and cable routing to minimize wear and maximize safety. “As clients move away from manual labor to something…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.30
May 09, 2023
…robot wil be equipped with an MDAC1 end-of-arm tool (EOAT), the flagship smaller-format plastic filament extruder from Massive Dimension. This display will use the 3D Printing PowerPack for ABB's RobotStudio simulation and offline programming software. The entire system offers enhanced integration capabilities and is ideal for small-scale collaborative robot applications, ABB asserted. The Dual-Arm YuMi collaborative robotic printed circuitboad (PCB) assembly cell will show how automation can accurately populate PCBs with through hold technology (THT) components. Cobots provide a viable option for low- to medium-volume orders where insertion machines would not be cost effective, said ABB. The company said its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.27
April 09, 2023
…cost-effective technology for fabricating them. End effectors End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and grippers are essential to the usefulness of the robot arms to which they're attached. With tool changers, they allow robots to perform multiple tasks and interact with various objects simultaneously. CNC machines can help create end effectors with an excellent surface finish of about Ra 0.8 μm. Controllers and sensors Sensors and controllers include printed circuit boards, or PCBs, required for various machining operations. CNC machines aid in the fabrication of controllers and sensors without the use of hazardous chemicals. Integrating CNC machines and automation Manufacturers can build productive…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 6.19
April 30, 2021
…Some cobots have cameras mounted near the end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) or even inside the grippers. Why not just rely on vision? “Putting a camera inside the gripper takes a whole computer to calculate—simpler is always better,” Sullivan replied. “To train spatial sense to be similar to vision, we realized that we needed to augment visual perception with tactile. This involves both our computer vision and data analytics groups.” “We've been using a range of sensors,” said Vetro. “Alan's group was using pressure sensors, and Daniel's group was using sensors with MIT. We've seen cameras to look at depth deformations inside…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.87
May 26, 2023
…capabilities. Advances in machine vision, software, and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) have led to a wider range of applications. Picking of jumbled or mixed pieces is getting faster and more accurate, with less AI overhead. CapSen Robotics, Mujin, and Soft Robotics provided some examples. Most of the collaborative robot suppliers showed welding cells, with Universal Robots leading the way with its first cobot TIG welding and spot welding applications with partners THG Automation and Pro Spot, respectively (see video below). Kane Robotics and FerRobotics used a UR cobot to demonstrate grinding and surface finishing (see photo, top right). Affordability and ease…
