scholarly journals Dynamic Compensation based on High-speed Vision and its Application to Industrial Robots

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 591-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shouren Huang ◽  
Yuji Yamakawa ◽  
Taku Senoo ◽  
Niklas Bergström
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Dynamic Compensation

Development of six-DOF welding robot with machine vision

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (34n36) ◽  
pp. 1840079
Author(s):  
Wensheng Huang ◽  
Hongli Xu
Keyword(s):  
Machine Vision ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Target Location ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Welding Robot ◽  
Edge Pixel ◽  
Six Dof ◽  
Hardware Processing

The application of machine vision to industrial robots is a hot topic in robot research nowadays. A welding robot with machine vision had been developed, which is convenient and flexible to reach the welding point with six degrees-of-freedom (DOF) manipulator, while the singularity of its movement trail is prevented, and the stability of the mechanism had been fully guaranteed. As the precise industry camera can capture the optical feature of the workpiece to reflect in the camera’s CCD lens, the workpiece is identified and located through a visual pattern recognition algorithm based on gray scale processing, on the gradient direction of edge pixel or on geometric element so that high-speed visual acquisition, image preprocessing, feature extraction and recognition, target location are integrated and hardware processing power is improved. Another task is to plan control strategy of control system, and the upper computer software is programmed in order that multi-axis motion trajectory is optimized and servo control is accomplished. Finally, prototype was developed and validation experiments show that the welding robot has high stability, high efficiency, high precision, even if welding joints are random and workpiece contour is irregular.

scholarly journals Kinematic Tool-Path Smoothing for 6-Axis Industrial Machining Robots

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 621-630
Author(s):  
Shingo Tajima ◽  
◽  
Satoshi Iwamoto ◽  
Hayato Yoshioka
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Trajectory Generation ◽  
Linear Interpolation ◽  
Joint Space ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Generation Algorithm ◽  
High Flexibility ◽  
Tool Motion ◽  
Trajectory Generation Algorithm

The demands for machining by industrial robots have been increasing owing to their low installation cost and high flexibility. A novel trajectory generation algorithm for high-speed and high-accuracy machining by industrial robots is proposed in this paper. Linear interpolation in the workspace and smooth trajectory generation at the corners are important in industrial machining robots. Because industrial robots are composed of rotational joints, the joint space has a nonlinear relationship with the workspace. Therefore, linear interpolation in the joint space, which has been widely used in conventional machine tools, does not guarantee linear interpolation in the actual machining workspace. This results in the degradation of the machining surface. The proposed trajectory generation algorithm based on the decoupled approach can achieve linear interpolation in the workspace by separating the position commands into Cartesian coordinates and the orientation commands into spherical coordinates. In addition, a novel corner smoothing method that generates a smooth and continuous trajectory from discrete commands is proposed in this paper. The proposed kinematic local corner smoothing generates a smooth trajectory by using a 3-segmented constant jerk profile at the corners in the joint space. The sharp corners can thereby be replaced by smooth curves. The resulting cornering error is controlled by varying the cornering duration. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed kinematic smoothing algorithm in achieving linear tool motion in straight sections and in generating smooth trajectories at corner sections within the user-defined tolerance.

EFFECT OF SERVO SYSTEMS ON THE CONTOURING ERRORS IN INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Slamani ◽  
Albert Nubiola ◽  
Ilian A. Bonev
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Servo System ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Structural Vibration ◽  
Tool Centre Point ◽  
Prediction Capability ◽  
Radius Size

Two important aspects of the performance of a servo system, tracking errors and contour errors, significantly affect the accuracy of industrial robots under high-speed motion. Careful tuning of the control parameters in a servo system is essential, if the risk of severe structural vibration and a large contouring error is to be avoided. In this paper, we present an overview of a method to diagnose contouring errors caused by the servo control system of an ABB IRB 1600 industrial robot by measuring the robot’s motion accuracy in a Cartesian circular shape using a double ballbar (DBB) measurement instrument. Tests were carried out at different TCP (tool centre-point) speed and trajectory radii to investigate the main sources of errors that affect circular contouring accuracy. Results show that radius size errors and out-of-roundness are significant. A simple experimental model based on statistical tests was also developed to represent and predict the radius size error. The model was evaluated by comparing its prediction capability in several experiments. An excellent error prediction capability was observed.

A Comparative Study on the Pick-and-Place Trajectories for a Delta Robot

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zexiao Xie ◽  
Peixin Wu ◽  
Ping Ren
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Computation Time ◽  
Optimization Methods ◽  
Terminal State ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Piecewise Polynomials ◽  
Pick And Place ◽  
Dynamic Performances ◽  
Delta Robot

A comparative study on the pick-and-place trajectories for high-speed Delta robots is presented in this paper. The Adept Cycle has been widely accepted as a standardized pick-and-place trajectory for industrial robots. The blending curves and optimization methods to smooth this trajectory are briefly surveyed. Three major types of trajectories: Lamé curves, clothoids and piecewise polynomials, are selected as candidates to be compared. The processes to generate these trajectories are briefly reviewed. The trajectories are firstly compared in term of their computation time. Then, based on a dynamic model and an experimental prototype of the Delta robot, different combinations of the geometric paths and motion profiles are compared in terms of power consumption, terminal state accuracy and residual vibration. The effects of trajectory configurations and parameters on the robot’s dynamic performances are investigated. Through a comprehensive analysis on both simulation and experimental results, a near-optimal pick-and-place trajectory for the Delta robot is identified and validated.

HIGH-SPEED INDUSTRIAL REAL-TIME NETWORK OF CYBERPHYSICAL SYSTEMS

2019 ◽  
pp. 46-52
Author(s):  
A. A. Zelensky
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Cycle Time ◽  
High Speed ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Industrial Equipment ◽  
Industrial Automation

The construction of a high-speed industrial real-time network based on FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) for the control of machines and industrial robots is considered. A brief comparative analysis of the performance of the implemented Ethernet-based Protocol with industrial protocols of other leading manufacturers is made. The aim of the research and development of its own industrial automation Protocol was to reduce the dependence on third-party real-time protocols based on Ethernet for controlling robots, machines and technological equipment. In the course of the study, the requirements for the network of the motion control system of industrial equipment were analyzed. In order to synchronize different network nodes and provide short exchange cycle time, an industrial managed switch was developed, as well as a specialized hardware controller for processing Ethernet packets for end devices, presented as a IP-core. A key feature of the developed industrial network is that the data transmission in it is completely determined, and the exchange cycle time for each of the network devices can be configured individually. High efficiency and performance of implemented network devices became possible due to the use of hardware solutions based on FPGAs. All solutions described in the article as part of a modular digital system have been successfully tested in the control of machines and industrial robot. The results of field tests show that the use of FPGAs and soft processors with specialized peripheral IP-blocks can significantly reduce the tact of managing industrial equipment through the use of hardware computing structures, which indicates the promise of the proposed approach for solving industrial automation tasks.

Regarding the Optimization of Measurement Systems for Grinding Forces in Case of High Speed Industrial Robots

2012 ◽  
Vol 463-464 ◽  
pp. 684-688
Author(s):  
Daniel Popescu ◽  
Stefan Buzatu ◽  
Raluca Gavrila ◽  
Marian Popescu
Keyword(s):  
Measurement System ◽  
Elastic Element ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Force Measurement ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Special Structure ◽  
Grinding Forces ◽  
Driving System ◽  
Measurement Systems ◽  
Dynamic Components

The paper presents two measurement systems for the dynamic components of the grinding forces in case of robots that perform finishing operations. The optimization of the measurement system is performed at the force measurement captor level using a special structure elastic element within the digital command robot driving system.

Control System Design for High Payload Industrial Robot via High Speed Communication Bus and Real-Time System

2011 ◽  
Vol 464 ◽  
pp. 272-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei You ◽  
Min Xiu Kong ◽  
Li Ning Sun ◽  
Chan Chan Guo
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Centralized Control ◽  
Time System ◽  
Real Time System ◽  
High Payload

In this paper, aiming at solving the problems of dynamic coupling effects and flexibility of joints and links, a kind of control system specialized for high payload industrial robots is proposed . After the comparisons between the control systems in all kinds of robots and numerical machines, industrial PC with TwinCAT real-time system is chosen as the motion control unit, EtherCAT is used for command transmitting. The whole control system has a decoupled and centralized control structure. The proposed control system is applied in control of a kind of high payload material handling robots with complex compound control algorithms. The final results shows that the control commands can be easily calculated and transmitted in one sample unit. The proposed control scheme is meaningful to real engineering application.

scholarly journals Efficiency Comparison between Robotic Manipulator Configurations for Trajectory/Path Tracing

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Joshua Laber ◽  
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Ravindra Thamma
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Robotic Arm ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Robotic Arms ◽  
Repetitive Tasks ◽  
Pick And Place ◽  
Efficiency Comparison ◽  
Speed And Accuracy

In automation, manufacturing companies require high speed and efficiency to remain competitive in the global economy. One of the most popular ways to increase precision, speed, and accuracy is to implement industrial robotic arms. As of 2020, 2.7 million industrial robots are in operation worldwide. A robotic arm is a machine used to automatic repetitive tasks by manipulating tools or parts in the space around it. Businesses use robotic arms for many operations including pick and place, machining, welding, precision soldering, and other tasks. But with all the different types and configurations of robotic arms, the question remains: What arm would best suit the task at hand? This paper examines and compares three commonly available types of robotic arm: 5-DoF, 6-DoF, and SCARA to compare which are most efficient in tracing paths.

scholarly journals Customizing planetary gear trains for human limb assistance and replication

2019 ◽  
Vol 287 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Pablo Lopez Garcia ◽  
Stein Crispel ◽  
Tom Verstraten ◽  
Elias Saerens ◽  
Bram Vanderborght ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Planetary Gear ◽  
Human Robot Interaction ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Planetary Gear Trains ◽  
Clinical Environments ◽  
Application Potential ◽  
Gear Trains ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
Human Limb

Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) devices are becoming increasingly customary to assist humans, both in industrial and clinical environments. Traditional robotic gearbox technologies, like cycloid reducers or Harmonic Drives ©, perform well to solve the need for extreme precision and high speed of industrial robots, but when used in HRI devices they are usually forced above their limits, ultimately restraining the performance and the widespread use of such devices. A closer analysis of the specific needs behind the actuation for human limb assistance and replication highlights the differences with traditional robotic applications. Matching those needs with the main characteristics of different robotic gearboxes displays the limitations of traditional robotic transmissions, but it also unveils the potential of a virtually unexploited kind of planetary gear trains. This paper presents the prototype and associated first test results of the Wolfrom alpha-I concept. This novel concept demonstrates the application potential of Wolfrom-based planetary gear trains in HRI actuation.

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