Packing and palletizing are some of the simplest processes for automation. In particular, large-scale production of the same products (yoghurts or bottles) of the same range does not cause difficulties. What if we put different elements of different materials in one package. There is a robot and vision system for packing that can handle such a task.
Horus Vision System
The need for a new vision system was due to experience in the work of an integrator of automation and robotics systems. There are many cameras, sensors on the market, but we lacked a single system that would provide process offsets. The repeatability and accuracy of an industrial robot is on average .005mm. And so exactly should be positioned elements on the production line. What if such accuracy cannot be achieved – if the elements or details are imported on a randomly arranged pallet? That’s why we designed and built the new Horus Vision System.
One tool – multiple possibilities
The Horus video system is one tool that gives us a lot of possibilities:
– support of production processes – packing, soldering, assembly, screwing,
– profilometer,
– 3D scanner,
– quality control.
Packing robot
A robot is just an incomplete machine, so it needs tools. The Horus vision system and the specially designed Schmalz vacuum gripper are the perfect duo. The robot with the vision system scans the work area, then drives up to the details, and the Schmalz gripper allows to take the item securely and precisely put it into the carton. Recent tests we have done have showed that our app is able to scan, take and put on the detail in less than 6 seconds!
Vision system and good gripper
A robot is just an incomplete machine, so it needs tools. The Horus vision system and the specially designed Schmalz vacuum gripper are the perfect duo. The robot with the video system scans the work area, then drives up to the details, and the Schmalz gripper allows you to retrieve the item and securely and precisely put it into the carton. Recent tests we have done have showed that our app is able to scan, download and postpone the detail in less than 6 seconds!
Pick&place
A packing robot is a typical pick&place. Individual components are downloaded and put away, but we add an AI element here – the components are searched for by our Horus vision system and put in a box in a specific configuration.
Pick and place is one of the most easy applications that can be implemented on production line