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Problem

  • Automate the x-ray inspection of grenade fuses.
    • Simultaneously load un-inspected fuses and unload inspected fuses between the x-ray indexer and the cam-driven assembly machine.
    • Load fuses upright at indexer and unload-and-flip at assembly machine.
    • Provide flip-in-place bypass capability at the assembly machine.
    • Manipulate Fuse "Pull-Ring" during assembly.
  • Protect robot, tool and explosive payload from "system emergency stop" conditions during high speed arm motion in critical machine space.
Solution: Robotic X-Ray Inspection System
  • Dual Epson ProSix robots perform 3 second cycles in coordinated motion with the x-ray indexer and assembly machine.
  • System safety enhanced with collision avoidance strategy that monitors indexer and assembly machine and restricts robot motion in real time during critical-space tasks.
  • Advanced recovery strategy allows for fully automated system initialization, even from intermediate or unknown robot positions.