Automated Leveling of Baekseolgi using UR5

This application case features an automated solution for leveling Baekseolgi (Korean steamed rice cake) by integrating the UR5 into the manufacturing process.

Due to the nature of Baekseolgi, it is essential to spread and level the rice flour evenly. While manual leveling is time-consuming and results in quality variations, robotic automation enables consistent, high-speed leveling for every batch.

Components

Robot	Robot: UR5 6-axis articulated collaborative robot. Payload: 5kg. Reach: 850mm. Weight: 18.4kg. Repeatability: ±0.1mm. IP Rating: IP54. Maximum Speed: 1m/s.

Workflow

STEP 1.	Initial Loading: An operator performs the first input of rice flour.
STEP 2.	Primary Leveling: The robot performs the first-tier leveling task.
STEP 3.	Rotation: The turntable rotates to the next position.
STEP 4.	Secondary Loading: The operator performs the second input of rice flour.
STEP 5.	Final Leveling: The robot performs the second-tier leveling task.

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Key Features

Enhanced Quality and Speed
- High-Quality Production: Utilizes robotic precision to manufacture superior Baekseolgi compared to manual methods.
- Increased Throughput: Achieves faster leveling cycles, significantly outperforming human manual speed.
- Labor Optimization: Reduces the number of personnel required for the repetitive leveling stage.
Improved Work Environment through Automation
- Reduced Fatigue: Automating physically demanding segments of the process minimizes worker exhaustion.
- Shift to High-Value Tasks: Decreasing simple, repetitive labor allows workers to focus on more complex, value-added production steps.

Implementation Results

ROI Period	1.6 years
Key Metrics	Uniform Precision: Ensures perfectly even leveling of the rice cake base. Consistent Efficiency: Maintains a fast and steady pace without the variations inherent in manual labor. Human-Robot Synergy: Higher operational efficiency by strategically replacing labor-intensive tasks with automation.
Client Feedback	"By replacing a process that previously suffered from significant time consumption and quality deviations with a robot, we have achieved high-speed, perfectly consistent leveling across all our products."

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Workflow

Key Features

Implementation Results

Automated Leveling of Baekseolgi using UR5

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