Robot Station with Artificial Vision System

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Industrial robotics is one of the most successful areas for the application of artificial vision systems. The vision system is particularly useful as a robot control device. The vision is able to loca...


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Industrial robotics is one of the most successful areas for the application of artificial vision systems. The vision system is particularly useful as a robot control device. The vision is able to locate the geometric profile of an object within an area, providing the necessary coordinates to the robot for picking the object up. In this context, the station is an innovative training equipment in the field of robotics with artificial vision systems. The robotic station carries out the assembly of five elements. The unit consists of a six-axis industrial robot equipped with a gripper (electrical or pneumatic) with parallel fingers. The loading of the pieces can take place from a conveyor and / or from a rotary table. Both are managed by the robot controller. In the rotary table, the robot picks the pieces up from fixed positions while in the conveyor the action is a function of the coordinates transmitted by the artificial vision system to the
robot. This means that the pieces can be placed randomly on the conveyor; the vision system will capture the piece image and process the necessary information for the proper grip of the robot.

TRAINING PROGRAM:
The training program includes the following topics:
• Structure of a six-axis robot
• Robot operation analysis
• Movement technique analysis
• Control software analysis with specific emphasis on:
- Movement algorithms
- Self learning
• Industrial robot applications
• Artificial vision
• Calibration
• Movement resolution
• Load capacity, speed
• Safety
• Programming the controller
• Using the teach box

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Modular unit assembled on a special closed structure in compliance with industrial safety standards. The station is composed of an aluminum profile structure inside which the robot controller is placed. The entire working area is protected by polycarbonate transparent panels. The robot is accessible through two rear doors equipped with safety sensors.

ROBOT CHARACTERISTICS
The robot has 6 degrees of freedom, as follows:
Base: Movement range: ±240°; Max speed: 225°/s
Shoulder: Movement range: ±120°; Max speed: 150°/s
Elbow: Movement range: 0° ÷160°; Max speed: 275°/s
Bottom arm: Movement range: ±200°; Max speed: 412°/s
Wrist torsion: Movement range: ±120°; Max speed: 450°/s
Wrist rotation: Movement range: ±360°; Max speed: 720°/s
Repeatability precision: ±0.02 mm
Maximum load: 3 kg; wrist downward
Motors: AC Servomechanisms
Position detection: absolute encoders

ROBOT CONTROLLER
Processor type: 64-bit RISC main CPU with EMERGENCY OFF security functions and door opening sensor. RJ 45 interface for PC programming. 32 digital inputs / 32 digital outputs. 

ARTIFICIAL VISION SYSTEM
Sensor: 1.3” CCD
Resolution (pixel): 640 x 480
Electronic shutter speed: 16 μs → 1000 ms
Memory:
• Work/Program: 64 MB Flash
• Process image: 128 MB
Communication: Ethernet Port 10/100 T Base.
Patmax algorithm for detection of object parts and characteristics.

TOUCH SCREEN PROGRAMMING KEYPAD
Display: 6.5” TFT
Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel
Technology: backlit touchscreen
Software: integrated O.S. software with menu-driven user interface.
Information reading during operation
Program modification with virtual keypad
Inputs/Outputs monitoring

The pushbutton panel and the touch screen programming keypad enable the operator to carry out control actions assuring the station safety, according to existing standards. The station standard version is supplied with an electric gripper with parallel fingers.
Instead of the Electrical gripper, it is also possible to select:
• the Pneumatic handling kit with one of the two grippers (parallel or the 3-elements), or
• the Vacuum generator with filter and suction cups set

VISION AND ROBOT SOFTWARE
Easy and advanced programming languages specific for robotic applications with artificial vision.
O.S.: Windows 7, 32 bit version
Power supply: 230 Vac 50 Hz single phase (Other voltage and frequency on request)


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Industrial robotics is one of the most successful areas for the application of artificial vision systems. The vision system is particularly useful as a robot control device. The vision is able to locate the geometric profile of an object within an area, providing the necessary coordinates to the robot for picking the object up. In this context, the station is an innovative training equipment in the field of robotics with artificial vision systems. The robotic station carries out the assembly of five elements. The unit consists of a six-axis industrial robot equipped with a gripper (electrical or pneumatic) with parallel fingers. The loading of the pieces can take place from a conveyor and / or from a rotary table. Both are managed by the robot controller. In the rotary table, the robot picks the pieces up from fixed positions while in the conveyor the action is a function of the coordinates transmitted by the artificial vision system to the
robot. This means that the pieces can be placed randomly on the conveyor; the vision system will capture the piece image and process the necessary information for the proper grip of the robot.

TRAINING PROGRAM:
The training program includes the following topics:
• Structure of a six-axis robot
• Robot operation analysis
• Movement technique analysis
• Control software analysis with specific emphasis on:
- Movement algorithms
- Self learning
• Industrial robot applications
• Artificial vision
• Calibration
• Movement resolution
• Load capacity, speed
• Safety
• Programming the controller
• Using the teach box

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Modular unit assembled on a special closed structure in compliance with industrial safety standards. The station is composed of an aluminum profile structure inside which the robot controller is placed. The entire working area is protected by polycarbonate transparent panels. The robot is accessible through two rear doors equipped with safety sensors.

ROBOT CHARACTERISTICS
The robot has 6 degrees of freedom, as follows:
Base: Movement range: ±240°; Max speed: 225°/s
Shoulder: Movement range: ±120°; Max speed: 150°/s
Elbow: Movement range: 0° ÷160°; Max speed: 275°/s
Bottom arm: Movement range: ±200°; Max speed: 412°/s
Wrist torsion: Movement range: ±120°; Max speed: 450°/s
Wrist rotation: Movement range: ±360°; Max speed: 720°/s
Repeatability precision: ±0.02 mm
Maximum load: 3 kg; wrist downward
Motors: AC Servomechanisms
Position detection: absolute encoders

ROBOT CONTROLLER
Processor type: 64-bit RISC main CPU with EMERGENCY OFF security functions and door opening sensor. RJ 45 interface for PC programming. 32 digital inputs / 32 digital outputs. 

ARTIFICIAL VISION SYSTEM
Sensor: 1.3” CCD
Resolution (pixel): 640 x 480
Electronic shutter speed: 16 μs → 1000 ms
Memory:
• Work/Program: 64 MB Flash
• Process image: 128 MB
Communication: Ethernet Port 10/100 T Base.
Patmax algorithm for detection of object parts and characteristics.

TOUCH SCREEN PROGRAMMING KEYPAD
Display: 6.5” TFT
Resolution: 640 x 480 pixel
Technology: backlit touchscreen
Software: integrated O.S. software with menu-driven user interface.
Information reading during operation
Program modification with virtual keypad
Inputs/Outputs monitoring

The pushbutton panel and the touch screen programming keypad enable the operator to carry out control actions assuring the station safety, according to existing standards. The station standard version is supplied with an electric gripper with parallel fingers.
Instead of the Electrical gripper, it is also possible to select:
• the Pneumatic handling kit with one of the two grippers (parallel or the 3-elements), or
• the Vacuum generator with filter and suction cups set

VISION AND ROBOT SOFTWARE
Easy and advanced programming languages specific for robotic applications with artificial vision.
O.S.: Windows 7, 32 bit version
Power supply: 230 Vac 50 Hz single phase (Other voltage and frequency on request)

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