Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.24
…the following components: Six-axis robotic arm Custom end-of-arm tool (EOAT) AI powered machine vision Integration with the WES AI enables a comprehensive, intelligent system Unlike traditional industrial robotic applications, these bin-picking robots aren’t trained to do a singular task with set inputs and outputs. Thanks to artificial intelligence, the robots can problem solve for an infinite amount of new and complex situations, like new SKU integration, with no training required. When an inventory bin is presented to the machine vision system, a photo is taken to map out the objects’ orientations. Within a split second, AI vision identifies the “most…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 13.78
…availability, and productivity.” Robot arms placed with end-of-arm tools (EOAT) are also on display taking advantage of SICK’s object detection technologies. “On display at PACK EXPO, you’ll see how robot arms are enhancing picking and how they can create a safe and productive work environment,” the company said. More on PACK EXPO SICK is located at booth N5929 on the trade show floor. It will also be hosting several demonstrations and one educational session focused on intelligent sensors, robotic end-effectors, and vision solutions. PACK EXPO in Chicago is put on by the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and features…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.06
…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 12.23
…a protective box attached to the robot end-of-arm tooling (EOAT). It uses a touchscreen interface to guide the welder through the scanning, teaching, validation, and tuning steps. The welder teaches the robot the positions of the welds by clicking a handheld stylus to indicate the desired approach, path, and departure points of the weld. Scalable's platform automatically generates a weld path that is validated within RobotStudio, ABB’s simulation and programming software. The operator makes any final modifications before the robot auto-tunes the program and sends it to the robot controller so the weld can be performed, explained Scalable Robotics. ABB…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.26
…lb.). Thanks to a telescopic linear air-operated actuator, the EOAT can grasp parts the size of a golf ball or small blister pack, depending on the suction cup arrangement. It can hold a wide range of shapes and surfaces, even loose or nonrigid objects, said the company. The MAXXgrip's actuation is designed so it can be executed in parallel with the approach/depart motion segments used in pick-and place cycles. Its response time is 0.15 to 0.4 sec., but as this motion typically takes around the same time for the robot arm to move, it minimizes dwell time in successive picking…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 33.73
…lower maintenance costs, and cut down on food waste. EOAT market to grow The end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) market is expected to continue to grow in the coming years as various industries continue to invest in automation. Research and Markets reported that the EOAT industry is expected grow by $829 million between 2021 to 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.75%. The company’s exhibit will be at Booth 5003 in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The conference runs from Sept. 18 to 21. Staubli Robotics will also be displaying the mGripAI system at its…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 25.23
…the first Class II, Division 1 (C2D1) end-of-arm tool (EOAT) sander. It is based on FerRobotics' Active Orbital Kit (AOK) with patented Active Compliant Technology and can improve efficiency and safety, they said. Aerobotix works to make aerospace jobs safer Each year, tens of millions of workers globally are afflicted with silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by crystalline silica dust inhalation, leading to thousands of deaths, according to the International Labour Organization. Many jobs in the aerospace and defense industries involve combustible, dangerous dust created by sanding. The invention of a force-compliant C2D1-rated automated sander, with integral dust collection,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.42
…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 13.01
…ABB IRB 2600 robot and a multiple-purpose end-of-arm tool (EOAT) mounted to the robot. The deburring and pre-machining system automatically removes excess material from die-cast aluminum parts. The parts arrive from the casting deck, are inspected, and loaded into one of the two fixtured shuttles in the MiniMAC, the robot and tool remove the unwanted materials from each part and the finished part is returned to the operator complete. Other features of the MiniMAC Grind System, include choices in robot model, part presentation techniques, and tooling used to remove excess materials. Each MiniMAC cell and the larger MAC and MegaMAC…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 17.96
…off his company’s welding and plasma cutting end-of-arm tools (EOAT). He said it takes years of practice for a welder to become a master of his craft. With the use of robots, companies can get that precision in less time. “It is extremely difficult and takes a long time to get proficient at welding, at least to the point where you can make a career out of it,” Eckdahl said. “I’m not a welder by any means, but I can make the robot put down some very pretty wells.” During the open house, Vectis’ cobot was emulating the motions of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 10.77
…component in the finished product. Specially designed end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) allows for highly stable and exact positioning of labels. 5. Applications for automation in post-processing Post-processing robots can inspect, test, and hot-stamp plastic molded parts. For example, an eight-axis robotic trimming cell provides superior repeatability compared with a human performing the same task. Robots can also improve precision, accuracy, and cycle times, lessening waste and minimizing errors. Simply put, robots can make a big difference in cost-effectiveness and production waste while freeing workers from repetitive manual work. Robotics has tremendous potential to change the future of business operations. The robotics…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 54.09
…hunt to improve their supply chain processes. End-of-arm tools (EOAT) allow robots to have better control, accuracy, and precision, enabling autonomous systems to have more capabilities. There are a wide range of robot arm tools, including grippers, collision sensors, and welding torches. Materials handling is a big market for EOAT The EOAT market is estimated to increase by $892 million between 2020 and 2025, according to the report “Robotics End-Of-Arm Tooling Market by Application and Geography—Forecast and Analysis 2021-2025” from market research firm Technavio. “Manufacturers have been increasing their investments in industrial robots for assisting in a varied range of…