Bin Picking Automation using UR5e & 3D Vision

Industry > Metal·PlasticsApplication > Bin PickingSector > Manufacturing

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	Robot: Universal Robots UR5e Type: 6-axis articulated collaborative robot Payload: 5kg Reach: 850mm Weight: 20.6kg Repeatability: ±0.03mm System: ActiNav Autonomous Motion Engine Workstation: Vention Adjustable Bin Picking Station

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.

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Features

Rapid Site Deployment

Intuitive Teaching: Enables fast robot programming through the teach pendant and manual demonstration.
Smart Training: Pick-and-place routines can be quickly trained via demonstrations and 3D scanning.

High Operational Efficiency

Maximized Uptime: Maintains high availability through autonomous motion planning and integrated collision avoidance.
Extended Operation: Supports the use of deep bins, significantly reducing the frequency of manual refills.

Results

Key Benefits	Improved picking cycle times and accuracy. Drastic reduction in teaching and setup time.