Coordinated Robot Assembly of Modular Components Without Manual Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional automated assembly robots are limited in their ability to fully automate the assembly process without human intervention, as they primarily focus on temporary bolt fastening, leaving the development of comprehensive automation unsolved.
Innovation Solution
A robot system comprising an assembly robot with a manipulator and assembly tool, a loading robot with a gripper and manipulator, and a control device that coordinates the operations of both robots to automatically assemble modular components and assembly targets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If conventional automated assembly robots are used, then bolt fastening can be automated, but full automation without human intervention cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly system is divided into distinct functional modules: a loading robot for component positioning, an assembly robot for fastening operations, and a part providing robot for supply. Each robot handles specific tasks, allowing the system to achieve full automation while managing complexity through functional segmentation rather than requiring a single complex robot to perform all operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly robots are designed with interchangeable end effectors and programmable control systems that enable them to perform multiple assembly operations beyond just bolt fastening. The robots can adapt to different assembly tasks through software programming and tool changes, achieving comprehensive automation without requiring dedicated hardware for each specific operation.
2Productivity
If manual operations are used in assembly, then flexibility is maintained, but productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The loading robot autonomously positions components and the assembly robot autonomously performs fastening operations without requiring manual intervention during the assembly process. The system includes self-monitoring and error-detection capabilities that allow it to continue operation independently, significantly improving productivity while maintaining flexibility through programmable adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The robotic system incorporates dynamic positioning and adjustment capabilities that allow it to adapt to variations in component positioning and assembly requirements. The robots can dynamically adjust their movements and operations based on real-time conditions, maintaining operational flexibility while achieving high-speed automated assembly.
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AI summary
According to at least one aspect, the present disclosure provides a robot system for automatically assembling a modular component and an assembly target, comprising: an assembly robot including a first manipulator, an assembly tool coupled to the first manipulator and configured to assemble the modular component and the assembly target, and a first camera configured to capture images in a direction in which the assemble tool faces; a loading robot including a second manipulator and a gripper coupled to the second manipulator and configured to grip the modular component; and a control device configured to control the assembly robot and the loading robot.