6-axis Robotics & Vision Cell KUKA + ERM

Description of the system :

The 6-axis Robotics Initiation Cell is an industrial didactic system allowing to be initiated and to improve oneself to applications and projects implementing a 6-axis industrial robot with industrial vision.

Technical solutions discussed :

6-axis industrial robot Kuka KR4 R600 radius 600mm, load 4 kg

KR C5 Micro controller and SmartPad (color touch panel)

Secure enclosure

Different options available:

• Conveyor belt for product infeed
• 2D color vision sensor VisorRobotic V10 (Brand: Sensopart), fixed or at the end of the robot arm
• Parts for 2D and Pick-and-place projects
• Electric gripper, 4 mm opening, 15N force
• 3D simulation software KUKA Sim 3.1 Education (15 network licenses) and KUKA OfficeLite KSS 8.5 Education (15 network licenses)

Pedagogical activities :

Apprehend the different operating modes of a 6-axis industrial robot :

• "Operator setting" mode: control from the SmartPAD in slow speed with "dead man's" safety and active door safety
• Service technician" mode: control from the SmartPAD at low speed with "dead man's" safety and inactive door security
• Automatic Production" mode: automatic control at high speed
• Synchronised Automatic Production" mode: automatic control at high speed with synchronisation on events external to the cell.

Modify and generate trajectories while getting used to the geometric markers used in robotics

Develop programs

Carry out adjustments and parameterizations

Carry out maintenance operations

Realization of projects with gripping, industrial vision

Safety of collaborative robotic cells (Risk analysis, Scanners parameterization...)

Design and manufacture of robot jaws and tools in 3D printing

Development of a mini-supervision of equipment on Node-Red (Communication with the S7-1200 PLC, Creation of supervision pages, Creation of operator alerts...)

Strong points :

It is a real industrial system that is totally secure and adapted to teaching with an optimal cost.

Learners are introduced to and improve their knowledge of the implementation of applications based on 6-axis industrial robotics.

6-axis robots are increasingly used in industry for their precision and high flexibility. Working with learners on these tools helps to develop skills that are highly sought after in the industry.

KUKA robots are widely used in industry (Kuka is the European leader in industrial robotics).

Supply of 15 KukaSim 3.1 and OfficeLite 8.5 licenses (Option)

References :

RK20: 6-axis Robotics & Vision Cell KUKA+ERM, Robot KR4, excluding vision sensor

RK21: Option: Belt conveyor for product infeed

RK22: Option: Siemens console and PLC (KTP700 + S7-1200)

RK11: Option: Parts for robotic clipping and gluing simulation projects

RK12: Option: Parts for 2D Uprooting and Pick-and-place projects (requires option RK27) 

RK16 : Option: Electric clamp, 4 mm opening, 15N force

RK12 : Option parts for 2D and Pick-and-place project

RK27: Option: Pneumatic clamp and suction pad with filter-regulateur-limiter pneumatic

RK18: Option: Visor Robotic V20 2D vision sensor (Brand: Sensopart) mounted on chassis

UR11: Option: Set of 2 laser scanners for safe management of travel speeds, for Cobot Station (Compatible with UR00, ON00, RK20 robotic systems)

KU//Kukasim+OfficeLite-15: 3D simulation software KUKA Sim 4 Education (15 network licenses) and KUKA OfficeLite KSS 8.5 Education (15 network licenses)