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Research in Robotics, Recognition and Reasoning.

   
     

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Fuel Injector

[--] Case Studies:

       

Military

       

>> Automotive

>> Fuel Injector

     

Plastics

Air Bag Igniter Relay

     

Nonwoven Textiles

       

Semiconductors

       

Footwear & Apparel

       

Aerospace

       

Machine Tools

       

Food & Drugs

       

Robotics

       

[+] Proposals

       

[+] Engineering

       

Problem

  • Design a robotic workcell that loads and unloads cast aluminum injector bodies between conveyors and assembly machine fixtures.
Solution: Robotic Part Loader/Unloader System
  • Three Epson ProSix robots perform 3 second cycles in synchronized motion with assembly machines.
  • Robots grip automotive castings from either the side or top.
  • Castings are flipped and rotated during cycle motion.
  • 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.

 

 

Photographs courtesy of Bosch Automotive