This solution was used to develop a bin picking workstation for ActiNav, Universal Robots' autonomous motion solution. ActiNav is a comprehensive system capable of vision inspection, collision avoidance, and real-time robot motion control. In collaboration with Vention, Universal Robots conducted research to improve the efficiency of bin picking based on workpiece height, picking angles, and the distance between the robot and parts. Vention developed a specialized workstation that allows for easy adjustment of these critical factors. Through testing the time and accuracy of picking 100 workpieces, the team successfully developed a workstation that reduced operation time by 40%.
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Workflow
| STEP 1. | Recognition: The system identifies parts within the infeed bin. |
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| STEP 2. | Picking: The robot picks parts starting from the top-most stacked items. |
| STEP 3. | Placing: The picked parts are placed at designated positions within the discharge bin. |
| STEP 4. | Repeat: The sorting and picking cycle is performed continuously. |
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This solution was used to develop a bin picking workstation for ActiNav, Universal Robots' autonomous motion solution. ActiNav is a comprehensive system capable of vision inspection, collision avoidance, and real-time robot motion control. In collaboration with Vention, Universal Robots conducted research to improve the efficiency of bin picking based on workpiece height, picking angles, and the distance between the robot and parts. Vention developed a specialized workstation that allows for easy adjustment of these critical factors. Through testing the time and accuracy of picking 100 workpieces, the team successfully developed a workstation that reduced operation time by 40%.
Components
| Robot |
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|---|
Workflow
| STEP 1. | Recognition: The system identifies parts within the infeed bin. |
|---|---|
| STEP 2. | Picking: The robot picks parts starting from the top-most stacked items. |
| STEP 3. | Placing: The picked parts are placed at designated positions within the discharge bin. |
| STEP 4. | Repeat: The sorting and picking cycle is performed continuously. |
※ The content provided by Bigwave Robotics is protected under U.S. and Canadian copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this content is strictly prohibited.