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The world of robotics makes automation of routine and repetitive tasks more accessible than ever. Yet with the myriad of options, selecting the best pick-and-place robot for your application can be a daunting and time-consuming endeavor. Now there’s a shortcut! In Simplexity’s latest whitepaper, "𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀", Senior Systems Engineer, Lewis Siempelkamp, provides an in-depth overview of pick and place systems, exploring their functionalities, key application requirements, and design considerations to help you select the right solution for your needs. https://lnkd.in/esCsDe9D #Whitepaper #Robotics #ProductDevelopment #ProductDesign #Engineering

Using FEA, our Yushin engineers have optimised the design of our robots. By analysing stress points within our designs, we can remove material and reduce weight without compromising the strength or rigidity of our robots. Discuss your requirements with us today - info@yushinautomation.com #Robotics #Automation #Engineering #DesignOptimization #LightWeightRobot

More good news! Our paper "Adaptive Robotic Construction of Wood Frames" was accepted in Construction Robotics, written by me (Nick Cote), Daniel Tish, Michael Koehle, Sachin Chitta, and Yotto Koga! ResearchGate link: https://lnkd.in/ghkTAe_y In it, we share a multi-stage perception and robotization strategy for wood framing (think: robots building walls for houses), combining the flexibility of AI-based perception with the precision of traditional computer vision techniques. I've attached a timelapse of the industrial robots at the Autodesk Robotics Lab building two walls using both low- and high-grade lumber. Check it out!

🚀 Innovating the Future: The Journey of Design and Fabrication 🚀 Ever wondered how mechanical design fuels innovation in robotics? My experience in designing and fabricating mechanical movable robotic arms has taught me that creativity is as crucial as technical prowess. This project was not just an academic requirement but a stepping stone into understanding how meticulous design can revolutionize efficiency and functionality in the world of automation. As we advance, integrating practical design with innovative technology will be key to solving complex challenges. How do you see the fusion of design and technology shaping the future of robotics? #MechanicalEngineering #Robotics #DesignInnovation #TechnologyFusion #EngineeringCreativity

𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 #𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 💪 Robotics application in tyre assembly. Such applications can hardly be realised with cobots, which is a pity. Let's talk about an application in which the Mech-Mind Robotics Mech-Eye Pro S is used. #Tyre #assembly #Initial situation: 🎆 Traditional assembly: labour-intensive 🎆 Manual operation: error-prone & not efficient 🎆 The dusty, noisy and hot environment is harsh for workers. #workflow : The vision system identifies and locates the smaller threaded holes in the brake disc. When the five mounting holes are perfectly aligned with the five threaded holes in the brake disc, the vision system guides the ABB robot to perform the assembly. #challenge 🎆 Strong interference from ambient light 🎆 Compact workstation 🎆 24/7 collision-free operation without manual intervention Credit: Mech-Mind Robotics and Tobias Claus Best Regards #CobotUli PS: I remember such a project which unfortunately could not be realised with cobots and was then automated with industrial robots

Robotic revolution is the solution to most of our problems. Robots in automobile making work efficient and faster

This week we will take a deeper dive into the Hardware department. Consisting of the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing sub-departments🔥 After practicing, driving, shooting, and climbing with CODA for multiple days during the Hueneme Port Regional and Ventura County Regional, some of our members at home spotted several improvement points for our robot. The past two weeks the team worked hard on getting the upgrades for the CMP ready. This provides our controls department and driveteam with sufficient time to tune the robot and start driver practice🎮 When CODA was released, it featured a double under the bumper intake that proved to be quite effective during competition. Although it worked great, it did not really satisfy our 3DM requirement of an intake that accomplishes Touch It Own It. The main reason for this is that the intake is positioned in between two swerve modules. This is a big downside as a slight bump will send notes flying across the field. Therefore, we have been working on an extra intake roller so that we can pick up the notes more easily and quickly. The intake roller features a polycarbonate tube of 30mm in diameter with grip tape in the middle of the tube to pull the note into the robot. One upgrade that was already planned for during build season 1.0, was swapping the NEO 1.1 to NEO Vortexes on our REV MAXSwerve modules. In addition to this swap, the Gear Ratio Upgrade Kit (Extra High 2) has been implemented to allow for faster cycles. Also the motors in the Shamper have been swapped for NEO Vortexes to make use of their superior speed and torque as opposed to regular NEOs, as well as saving us some much needed battery power💪 During the regionals we regularly had to check, shorten and re-tension the chains. For the new climbers we will use a thicker chain (# 35 instead of # 25). The overall goal for the redesign is that the climbers require less maintenance during competition. Therefore, the tube has been locally reinforced by removing less material. The last mechanical update designed is the “Flipper” hook, a foldable hook that enables CODA to climb more the ends off the chain. Want to read more? Make sure to check out our ChiefDelphi buildthread!🧡 #omgrobots #robotics #teamrembrandts #4481 #youthinspiringyouth #youthinspiringyou #YIY #CRESCENDO #TeamREV #FIRSTInShow

Increasing torque when programming a claw is significant because it allows the claw to grip objects more firmly or lift heavier loads. This is particularly important in robotics applications where the claw needs to securely grasp objects of varying sizes and weights. By increasing torque, the claw can exert more force, ensuring a stronger grip and more reliable manipulation of objects. In practical applications, this increased torque can be used in tasks such as material handling in warehouses, where the claw needs to lift and move heavy items. It can also be beneficial in manufacturing processes, where precise and strong grip is required for assembly or packaging tasks. Overall, increasing torque in a claw improves its functionality and versatility in various robotic applications. #VEX #Torque #RoboticsEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #Automation #RoboticsTechnology

I want to share my latest design was 6-DOF Robot Arm. This Robot has many applications in different fields like industries, maintenance,...etc. Check out the detailed video below and let me know your opinion in it. #Robotics #Engineering #Automation #Robot_Arm #CAD

The initial fabrication phase of the robotic arm's base and the servo insertion component has been successfully completed. Minor adjustments were necessary; specifically, the lateral dimensions of the insert required filing to achieve an optimal fit within the base assembly. These modifications will be incorporated through design optimization in the subsequent iteration of the prototype. #Engineering #Robotics #Innovation #DesignOptimization #AutomationTechnology #PrototypeDevelopment