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“Plug & Produce” functions for an easily reconfigurable robotic assembly cell

Published:2007-08-07 Issue:3 Volume:27 Page:253-260
ISSN:0144-5154
Container-title:Assembly Automation
language:en
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Author:

Maeda Yusuke,Kikuchi Haruka,Izawa Hidemitsu,Ogawa Hiroki,Sugi Masao,Arai Tamio

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to develop an easily reconfigurable assembly cell.Design/methodology/approachSome functions are implemented to resolve problems associated with physical reconfiguration of an agent‐based robotic assembly cell, such as position calibration and workspace allocation.FindingsThe implemented prototype assembly cell is composed of industrial manipulators and a belt conveyor. Installation of a new manipulator and assembly execution are successfully demonstrated on the prototype cell.Practical implicationsIn the developed assembly system, installation and removal of assembly devices are easily performed so that it can adapt to changes in the manufacturing environment quickly.Originality/valueThe developed system does not use specially designed hardware. Easy reconfiguration is enabled using conventional devices such as manipulators and belt conveyors.

Publisher

Emerald

Subject

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Control and Systems Engineering

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