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I4MS 2016: FOSTERING DIGITAL INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION IN EUROPE 23rd and 24th of June Amsterdam

A Reconfigurable robot workCell for fast set-up of automated assembly processes in SMEs

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ReconCell ObjectivesNew kind of an autonomousrobot workcell.Attractive not only for largeproduction lines but also forfew-of-a-kind production, whichoften takes place in SMEs.Reduce setup times by exploitingnew technologies which werepartially developed in previousprojects (IntellAct, Xperience).Relatively low cost.The proposed cell can be nearlyautomatically reconfigured toexecute new assembly tasks.

Implementation & ExperimentsPractical implementation of the workcellKey partners: JSI, MMI, SDU, UGOE, HERMIAKey technologies: programming by demonstration, reconfiguration, force control, simulation, 3D vision + monitoring, business intelligenceThree use cases as examples of typical assembly problems in SMEs (included in the project to guide the design process)Assembly of an automotive light (ELVEZ)Assembly of a gripper for a wall-mounting robot (Precizika Metal)Final assembly & customization of drivesystems and control boxes (Logicdata)Open call for additional experimentsMain criteria: innovation novelty(assembly process currently donemanually), potential industrial impact Preparation for exploitationKey partner: Blue Ocean Robotics

Measurable reduction of set-up timesOur systemInitial installation time1-3 daysOperator training3-5 daysTraining of new assembly tasks4 hoursAssembly taskProduction modeBatch productionPart dimensionsmin: 10x10x10 [mm] / max: 300x300x300 [mm]Part materialsRigid, non transparent metals, plastics or woodPart weights< 3 [kg]