Cobot and AMR Solutions for Processing and Packaging
- CobotKind
- Oct 2
- 2 min read
With last week’s PPMA Total Show highlighting the latest technologies designed to optimise processing and packaging efficiency, we are going to delve into a range of collaborative robot (cobot) and AMR solutions that make automation accessible to businesses of different sizes. Whether it is bin picking, palletising or material transportation, there are a range of collaborative solutions that offer fast deployment and rapid ROI.
Lean Palletising from Robotiq
Designed for the Universal Robots range of collaborative robots, Robotiq’s Palletising Solutions offer easy, accessible end-of-line automation. The recently-launched PAL Ready and PAL Series offer two new routes to palletising automation, which make the process easier than ever. PAL Ready is a production-ready palletising cell, comprised of a PE20 Palletising Solution equipped with a mobility kit, safety sensors and a roller-conveyor for easy installation. For businesses looking to modify the standard offering, PAL Series offers a modular approach that allows customers to build a solution from standard items.
AMRs, Mobile Cobots and Pallet Jacks from MiR
Most facilities require materials to be delivered to or from production, which can be a time-consuming, inefficient process. With the range of mobile robot solutions available from Mobile Industrial Robots, this can be easily automated, allowing workers to be re-allocated to higher value tasks.
Whether you are looking to transport light loads or stacked pallets, there are several options available:
MiR AMR’s. With payload capacities from 250 – 1,350 kg, these mobile robots have built-in safety sensors which allow them to navigate autonomously around dynamic environments safely and with ease.
Mobile Cobots. By combining a Universal Robots 6-axis cobot arm with a MiR AMR base, this autonomous transportation robot can pick up and transport totes as required. The larger model can even be used for palletising.
Pallet Jack. This automated pallet lift uses AI detection technology to locate and transport EU pallets safely and efficiently. It has a 1,200 kg payload and can run 24/7. The Pallet Jack complies with ISO 3691-4 safety standards and offers comprehensive 360-degree safety coverage.
AI Vision from Cambrian Robotics
Ideal for bin picking and part orientation, or product packing, Cambrian Vision from Cambrian Robotics is a game-changer for robot vision. The system uses a 3D camera to take a set of images, which are then routed through the AI model which rapidly identifies pickable parts. Fully compatible with Universal Robots, this technology offers prediction times of 0.2 seconds. It is robust in varying light conditions and can detect challenging part materials such as shiny metals and transparent plastics.
Conclusion
It has never been easier to automate repetitive, inefficient processes that lead to bottlenecks in factories. Combat labour shortages and boost throughput with collaborative solutions, which are easy to use, quick to deploy and can be scaled or redeployed to suit your production needs.
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