This work cell allows the integration, test, and validation of operations to be automated for parts or tools manipulation on a protection fences-free space where guaranteeing operators' safety is the priority. The work cell is thought to test collaborative applications such as pick and place, operator visual inspection without interrupting production, or collaborative assembly, among other applications. The work cell is prepared for working with two different collaborative robots, one of 6 Degrees of Freedom and the other one of 7, to achieve a higher degree of flexibility. Also, there are different vision and 3D recognition systems for modeling and monitoring the closest surroundings of the robot to guarantee the safety of the operator at every moment. Another relevant characteristic of the work cell is the possibility of switch among two different tools for each of the collaborative robots to develop different kinds of industrial applications (from collaborative pick and place to collaborative palletizing applications). In the particular scenario of the 7 DoF robot, it has force sensors for the accurate recognition of contacts with the surroundings. This work cell allows the evaluation of the viability and planning of industrial collaborative/cooperative applications (those where an operator and a robot, at least, share a common space). Whatsmore, it also allows the performance analysis for different collaborative control algorithms from distinct points of view, such as the safety for the operator or the real-time requisites linked to application cycle times (control algorithms viability for real-time collaborative applications or the response to non-contemplated situations, among others).
Advanced manipulation with robots
Flexibility for robotic applications
Manufacture and assembly of components by robots
Collaborative robots
(1) Universal Robot UR10e (6 Degrees of Freedom)
(2) KUKA LWR iiwa 14 R820 with KRC4+ controller (7 Degrees of Freedom)
Robot tools
(1) Robotiq 2F-140 two finger gripper
(2) OnRobot VG10 vacuum gripper and connection accessories
Software modules
(1) 3D objects advanced detection and recognition
(2) 3D monitoring of the surroundings of the robot
(3) Online modification and manipulation of trajectories without replanning.
Vision and 3D recognition devices
(1) 2 x Intel Realsense D435 cameras
(2) ZIVID ONE PLUS M camera
The service is based on the design of demonstrators for the validation of its technical feasibility (without neglecting the safety aspect) of different types of applications that simultaneously involve an operator and a robot (collaborative and cooperative). For instance: collaborative assembly operations or visual quality inspection by an operator without interrupting production.
This platform can be used to train operators and engineers in collaborative control strategies and collaborative workflows. Thus, the operator's confidence in the robot operations will increase what can raise the production performance.
The offered service consists of opening the collaborative work cell for implementing collaborative applications to carry out a risk analysis of the application so that solutions can be found, or the security of the application can be guaranteed.