- Industry > Electronics
- Application > Material Handling
- Sector > Manufacturing
This automated sorting and storage solution utilizes a Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robot mounted on a Linear Track (7th axis) to perform high-precision handling of smartphones.
By integrating 2D Vision, the system identifies the type and position of items arriving via conveyor. The 6-axis articulated robot then uses an electric gripper to sort and stack these items into specific locations. Conversely, when a retrieval command is received, the robot can pick the required items from the storage rack and move them to the discharge position. The linear track allows the robot to cover a significantly wider workspace, making it ideal for comprehensive inbound/outbound inventory management.
Components
- Robot
Robot: Universal Robots UR5
Payload: 5kg
Reach: 850mm
Max Speed: 1m/s
Repeatability: ±0.1mm
(Option): Can be swapped with a Rainbow Robotics RB5.
Linear Track: Extends the robot's horizontal reach to manage multiple racks or long conveyor lines.
Vision System: 2D Vision for identifying SKU information and picking coordinates.
End-Effector: Electric gripper (optimized for safe, scratch-free handling of electronics).
Workflow
- STEP 1.
- Inbound: Inbound items are fed into the designated position on the conveyor.
- STEP 2.
- Recognition: The 2D vision system identifies the specific product item and its orientation.
- STEP 3.
- Sorting: The robot picks up the item and traverses the linear track to unload it at the designated storage location.
- STEP 4.
- Completion: Once all items are sorted and unloaded, the system sends a "Task Complete" signal to the management system.
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